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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,441.99, 69,641.03 and 17,992.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,441.99, 69,641.03 and 17,992.27 is: 26,979.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,441.99 : 69,641.03 = 17,992.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,441.99/69,641.03 = 17,992.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,441.99x = 69,641.03 × 17,992.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,441.99x = 1,253,000,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,000,214.84/46,441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.90

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