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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,033.92, 69,035.22 and 17,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,033.92, 69,035.22 and 17,951.76 is: 26,921.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,033.92 : 69,035.22 = 17,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,033.92/69,035.22 = 17,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,033.92x = 69,035.22 × 17,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,033.92x = 1,239,303,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,303,700.99/46,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,921.53

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