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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,897.48, 70,338.62 and 17,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,897.48, 70,338.62 and 17,329.24 is: 25,991.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,897.48 : 70,338.62 = 17,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,897.48/70,338.62 = 17,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,897.48x = 70,338.62 × 17,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,897.48x = 1,218,914,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,914,827.25/46,897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,991.05

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