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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,014.16, 68,974.74 and 17,916.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,014.16, 68,974.74 and 17,916.70 is: 26,856.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,014.16 : 68,974.74 = 17,916.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,014.16/68,974.74 = 17,916.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,014.16x = 68,974.74 × 17,916.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,014.16x = 1,235,799,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,799,724.16/46,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,856.94

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