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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,020.16, 68,983.80 and 17,922.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,020.16, 68,983.80 and 17,922.64 is: 26,865.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,020.16 : 68,983.80 = 17,922.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,020.16/68,983.80 = 17,922.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,020.16x = 68,983.80 × 17,922.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,020.16x = 1,236,371,813.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,371,813.23/46,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,865.87

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