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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,042.44, 69,047.96 and 17,960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,042.44, 69,047.96 and 17,960.28 is: 26,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,042.44 : 69,047.96 = 17,960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,042.44/69,047.96 = 17,960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,042.44x = 69,047.96 × 17,960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,042.44x = 1,240,120,695.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,120,695.03/46,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,934.30

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