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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,041.89, 69,071.74 and 17,960.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,041.89, 69,071.74 and 17,960.81 is: 26,944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,041.89 : 69,071.74 = 17,960.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,041.89/69,071.74 = 17,960.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,041.89x = 69,071.74 × 17,960.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,041.89x = 1,240,584,008.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,584,008.25/46,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,944.68

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