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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,059.57, 69,074.64 and 17,972.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,059.57, 69,074.64 and 17,972.78 is: 26,953.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,059.57 : 69,074.64 = 17,972.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,059.57/69,074.64 = 17,972.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,059.57x = 69,074.64 × 17,972.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,059.57x = 1,241,462,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,462,962.93/46,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,953.42

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