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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,036.76, 69,064.04 and 17,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,036.76, 69,064.04 and 17,955.68 is: 26,936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,036.76 : 69,064.04 = 17,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,036.76/69,064.04 = 17,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,036.76x = 69,064.04 × 17,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,036.76x = 1,240,091,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,091,801.75/46,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,936.99

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