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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.76, 69,056.55 and 17,950.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.76, 69,056.55 and 17,950.68 is: 26,929.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.76 : 69,056.55 = 17,950.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.76/69,056.55 = 17,950.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.76x = 69,056.55 × 17,950.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.76x = 1,239,612,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,612,030.95/46,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,929.49

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