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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,320.66, 69,490.80 and 17,858.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,320.66, 69,490.80 and 17,858.34 is: 26,791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,320.66 : 69,490.80 = 17,858.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,320.66/69,490.80 = 17,858.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,320.66x = 69,490.80 × 17,858.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,320.66x = 1,240,990,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,990,333.27/46,320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,791.29

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