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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,044.44, 69,050.96 and 17,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,044.44, 69,050.96 and 17,962.28 is: 26,937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,044.44 : 69,050.96 = 17,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,044.44/69,050.96 = 17,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,044.44x = 69,050.96 × 17,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,044.44x = 1,240,312,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,312,677.79/46,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,937.30

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