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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,929.87, 70,382.46 and 17,356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,929.87, 70,382.46 and 17,356.17 is: 26,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,929.87 : 70,382.46 = 17,356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,929.87/70,382.46 = 17,356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,929.87x = 70,382.46 × 17,356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,929.87x = 1,221,569,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,569,940.78/46,929.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,029.69

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