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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,068.06, 69,098.79 and 17,982.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,068.06, 69,098.79 and 17,982.87 is: 26,973.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,068.06 : 69,098.79 = 17,982.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,068.06/69,098.79 = 17,982.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,068.06x = 69,098.79 × 17,982.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,068.06x = 1,242,594,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,594,557.73/46,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,973.02

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