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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,057.55, 69,113.12 and 17,976.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,057.55, 69,113.12 and 17,976.11 is: 26,974.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,057.55 : 69,113.12 = 17,976.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,057.55/69,113.12 = 17,976.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,057.55x = 69,113.12 × 17,976.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,057.55x = 1,242,384,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,384,612.12/46,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,974.62

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