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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,011.59, 68,999.68 and 17,927.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,011.59, 68,999.68 and 17,927.95 is: 26,885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,011.59 : 68,999.68 = 17,927.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,011.59/68,999.68 = 17,927.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,011.59x = 68,999.68 × 17,927.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,011.59x = 1,237,022,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,022,900.07/46,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,885.03

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