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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.38, 68,981.73 and 17,905.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.38, 68,981.73 and 17,905.74 is: 26,846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.38 : 68,981.73 = 17,905.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.38/68,981.73 = 17,905.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.38x = 68,981.73 × 17,905.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.38x = 1,235,168,922.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,168,922.13/46,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,846.02

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