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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,440.99, 69,639.53 and 17,991.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,440.99, 69,639.53 and 17,991.27 is: 26,978.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,440.99 : 69,639.53 = 17,991.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,440.99/69,639.53 = 17,991.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,440.99x = 69,639.53 × 17,991.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,440.99x = 1,252,903,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,903,456.33/46,440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.40

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