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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,927.71, 70,389.74 and 17,344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,927.71, 70,389.74 and 17,344.89 is: 26,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,927.71 : 70,389.74 = 17,344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,927.71/70,389.74 = 17,344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,927.71x = 70,389.74 × 17,344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,927.71x = 1,220,902,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,902,210.70/46,927.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.66

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