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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,358.93, 69,541.33 and 17,909.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,358.93, 69,541.33 and 17,909.45 is: 26,865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,358.93 : 69,541.33 = 17,909.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,358.93/69,541.33 = 17,909.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,358.93x = 69,541.33 × 17,909.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,358.93x = 1,245,446,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,446,972.57/46,358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,865.31

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