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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,040.42, 69,044.97 and 17,958.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,040.42, 69,044.97 and 17,958.26 is: 26,931.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,040.42 : 69,044.97 = 17,958.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,040.42/69,044.97 = 17,958.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,040.42x = 69,044.97 × 17,958.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,040.42x = 1,239,927,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,927,522.95/46,040.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,931.28

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