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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,357.93, 69,539.83 and 17,908.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,357.93, 69,539.83 and 17,908.45 is: 26,863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,357.93 : 69,539.83 = 17,908.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,357.93/69,539.83 = 17,908.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,357.93x = 69,539.83 × 17,908.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,357.93x = 1,245,350,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,350,568.56/46,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,863.81

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