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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,071.78, 69,104.43 and 17,986.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,071.78, 69,104.43 and 17,986.56 is: 26,978.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,071.78 : 69,104.43 = 17,986.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,071.78/69,104.43 = 17,986.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,071.78x = 69,104.43 × 17,986.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,071.78x = 1,242,950,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,950,976.46/46,071.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.58

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