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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,069.49, 69,089.54 and 17,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,069.49, 69,089.54 and 17,982.72 is: 26,968.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,069.49 : 69,089.54 = 17,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,069.49/69,089.54 = 17,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,069.49x = 69,089.54 × 17,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,069.49x = 1,242,417,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,417,762.84/46,069.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,968.34

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