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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,017.67, 68,994.30 and 17,914.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,017.67, 68,994.30 and 17,914.12 is: 26,858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,017.67 : 68,994.30 = 17,914.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,017.67/68,994.30 = 17,914.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,017.67x = 68,994.30 × 17,914.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,017.67x = 1,235,972,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,972,169.52/46,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,858.64

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