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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,055.58, 69,068.68 and 17,968.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,055.58, 69,068.68 and 17,968.81 is: 26,947.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,055.58 : 69,068.68 = 17,968.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,055.58/69,068.68 = 17,968.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,055.58x = 69,068.68 × 17,968.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,055.58x = 1,241,081,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,081,987.87/46,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,947.48

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