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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,924.96, 70,395.42 and 17,342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,924.96, 70,395.42 and 17,342.92 is: 26,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,924.96 : 70,395.42 = 17,342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,924.96/70,395.42 = 17,342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,924.96x = 70,395.42 × 17,342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,924.96x = 1,220,862,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,862,137.43/46,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.33

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