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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,042.42, 69,047.96 and 17,960.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,042.42, 69,047.96 and 17,960.26 is: 26,934.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,042.42 : 69,047.96 = 17,960.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,042.42/69,047.96 = 17,960.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,042.42x = 69,047.96 × 17,960.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,042.42x = 1,240,119,314.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,119,314.07/46,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,934.28

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