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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,026.42, 69,066.96 and 17,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,026.42, 69,066.96 and 17,949.44 is: 26,934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,026.42 : 69,066.96 = 17,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,026.42/69,066.96 = 17,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,026.42x = 69,066.96 × 17,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,026.42x = 1,239,713,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,713,254.50/46,026.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,934.82

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