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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,908.48, 70,355.04 and 17,340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,908.48, 70,355.04 and 17,340.32 is: 26,007.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,908.48 : 70,355.04 = 17,340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,908.48/70,355.04 = 17,340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,908.48x = 70,355.04 × 17,340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,908.48x = 1,219,978,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,978,907.21/46,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.64

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