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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,058.76, 69,097.05 and 17,977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,058.76, 69,097.05 and 17,977.68 is: 26,970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,058.76 : 69,097.05 = 17,977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,058.76/69,097.05 = 17,977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,058.76x = 69,097.05 × 17,977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,058.76x = 1,242,204,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,204,653.84/46,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,970.00

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