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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,921.64, 70,372.73 and 17,319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,921.64, 70,372.73 and 17,319.24 is: 25,975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,921.64 : 70,372.73 = 17,319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,921.64/70,372.73 = 17,319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,921.64x = 70,372.73 × 17,319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,921.64x = 1,218,802,243.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,802,243.62/46,921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,975.27

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