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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,906.74, 70,367.94 and 17,324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,906.74, 70,367.94 and 17,324.64 is: 25,989.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,906.74 : 70,367.94 = 17,324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,906.74/70,367.94 = 17,324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,906.74x = 70,367.94 × 17,324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,906.74x = 1,219,099,228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,099,228.04/46,906.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,989.85

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