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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,050.99, 69,073.35 and 17,965.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,050.99, 69,073.35 and 17,965.86 is: 26,947.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,050.99 : 69,073.35 = 17,965.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,050.99/69,073.35 = 17,965.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,050.99x = 69,073.35 × 17,965.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,050.99x = 1,240,962,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,962,135.83/46,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,947.57

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