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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,060.28, 69,039.68 and 17,975.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,060.28, 69,039.68 and 17,975.15 is: 26,942.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,060.28 : 69,039.68 = 17,975.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,060.28/69,039.68 = 17,975.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,060.28x = 69,039.68 × 17,975.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,060.28x = 1,240,998,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,998,168.88/46,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.92

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