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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,055.24, 69,079.72 and 17,970.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,055.24, 69,079.72 and 17,970.10 is: 26,953.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,055.24 : 69,079.72 = 17,970.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,055.24/69,079.72 = 17,970.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,055.24x = 69,079.72 × 17,970.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,055.24x = 1,241,369,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,369,476.37/46,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,953.92

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