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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,033.76, 69,059.56 and 17,952.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,033.76, 69,059.56 and 17,952.68 is: 26,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,033.76 : 69,059.56 = 17,952.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,033.76/69,059.56 = 17,952.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,033.76x = 69,059.56 × 17,952.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,033.76x = 1,239,804,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,804,181.62/46,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,932.50

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