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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,008.88, 69,021.32 and 17,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,008.88, 69,021.32 and 17,944.20 is: 26,919.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,008.88 : 69,021.32 = 17,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,008.88/69,021.32 = 17,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,008.88x = 69,021.32 × 17,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,008.88x = 1,238,532,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,532,280.62/46,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,919.42

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