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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.41, 68,975.82 and 17,901.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.41, 68,975.82 and 17,901.79 is: 26,840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.41 : 68,975.82 = 17,901.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.41/68,975.82 = 17,901.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.41x = 68,975.82 × 17,901.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.41x = 1,234,790,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,790,472.28/46,005.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,840.11

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