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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,044.92, 69,057.10 and 17,965.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,044.92, 69,057.10 and 17,965.72 is: 26,944.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,044.92 : 69,057.10 = 17,965.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,044.92/69,057.10 = 17,965.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,044.92x = 69,057.10 × 17,965.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,044.92x = 1,240,660,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,660,522.61/46,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,944.57

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