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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,073.61, 69,095.72 and 17,986.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,073.61, 69,095.72 and 17,986.84 is: 26,974.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,073.61 : 69,095.72 = 17,986.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,073.61/69,095.72 = 17,986.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,073.61x = 69,095.72 × 17,986.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,073.61x = 1,242,813,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,813,532.55/46,073.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,974.52

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