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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,017.58, 69,016.11 and 17,938.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,017.58, 69,016.11 and 17,938.39 is: 26,903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,017.58 : 69,016.11 = 17,938.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,017.58/69,016.11 = 17,938.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,017.58x = 69,016.11 × 17,938.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,017.58x = 1,238,037,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,037,897.46/46,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,903.59

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