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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,021.74, 69,022.32 and 17,942.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,021.74, 69,022.32 and 17,942.54 is: 26,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,021.74 : 69,022.32 = 17,942.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,021.74/69,022.32 = 17,942.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,021.74x = 69,022.32 × 17,942.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,021.74x = 1,238,435,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,435,737.49/46,021.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,909.80

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