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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,015.17, 68,990.55 and 17,911.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,015.17, 68,990.55 and 17,911.62 is: 26,854.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,015.17 : 68,990.55 = 17,911.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,015.17/68,990.55 = 17,911.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,015.17x = 68,990.55 × 17,911.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,015.17x = 1,235,732,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,732,515.19/46,015.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,854.89

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