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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,015.23, 69,012.58 and 17,936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,015.23, 69,012.58 and 17,936.04 is: 26,900.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,015.23 : 69,012.58 = 17,936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,015.23/69,012.58 = 17,936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,015.23x = 69,012.58 × 17,936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,015.23x = 1,237,812,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,812,395.38/46,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,900.06

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