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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,011.98, 69,007.71 and 17,932.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,011.98, 69,007.71 and 17,932.79 is: 26,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,011.98 : 69,007.71 = 17,932.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,011.98/69,007.71 = 17,932.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,011.98x = 69,007.71 × 17,932.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,011.98x = 1,237,501,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,501,011.58/46,011.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,895.19

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