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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,039.69, 69,060.87 and 17,958.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,039.69, 69,060.87 and 17,958.61 is: 26,938.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,039.69 : 69,060.87 = 17,958.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,039.69/69,060.87 = 17,958.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,039.69x = 69,060.87 × 17,958.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,039.69x = 1,240,237,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,237,230.59/46,039.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,938.44

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