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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,010.16, 68,968.74 and 17,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,010.16, 68,968.74 and 17,912.70 is: 26,850.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,010.16 : 68,968.74 = 17,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,010.16/68,968.74 = 17,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,010.16x = 68,968.74 × 17,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,010.16x = 1,235,416,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,416,349.00/46,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,850.95

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