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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,929.36, 70,396.20 and 17,341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,929.36, 70,396.20 and 17,341.68 is: 26,013.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,929.36 : 70,396.20 = 17,341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,929.36/70,396.20 = 17,341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,929.36x = 70,396.20 × 17,341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,929.36x = 1,220,788,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,788,373.62/46,929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.32

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