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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,413.78, 69,613.41 and 17,946.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,413.78, 69,613.41 and 17,946.73 is: 26,917.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,413.78 : 69,613.41 = 17,946.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,413.78/69,613.41 = 17,946.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,413.78x = 69,613.41 × 17,946.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,413.78x = 1,249,332,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,332,795.48/46,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,917.28

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