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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,913.34, 70,362.72 and 17,324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,913.34, 70,362.72 and 17,324.45 is: 25,983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,913.34 : 70,362.72 = 17,324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,913.34/70,362.72 = 17,324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,913.34x = 70,362.72 × 17,324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,913.34x = 1,218,995,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,995,072.69/46,913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,983.98

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