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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,927.88, 70,379.48 and 17,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,927.88, 70,379.48 and 17,354.16 is: 26,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,927.88 : 70,379.48 = 17,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,927.88/70,379.48 = 17,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,927.88x = 70,379.48 × 17,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,927.88x = 1,221,376,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,376,756.64/46,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.68

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