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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,056.71, 69,054.43 and 17,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,056.71, 69,054.43 and 17,979.36 is: 26,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,056.71 : 69,054.43 = 17,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,056.71/69,054.43 = 17,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,056.71x = 69,054.43 × 17,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,056.71x = 1,241,554,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,554,456.56/46,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,957.08

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