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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,051.99, 69,074.85 and 17,966.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,051.99, 69,074.85 and 17,966.86 is: 26,949.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,051.99 : 69,074.85 = 17,966.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,051.99/69,074.85 = 17,966.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,051.99x = 69,074.85 × 17,966.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,051.99x = 1,241,058,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,058,159.47/46,051.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,949.07

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