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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,901.44, 70,329.48 and 17,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,901.44, 70,329.48 and 17,333.20 is: 25,991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,901.44 : 70,329.48 = 17,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,901.44/70,329.48 = 17,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,901.44x = 70,329.48 × 17,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,901.44x = 1,219,034,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,034,942.74/46,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,991.42

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