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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,930.88, 70,383.96 and 17,357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,930.88, 70,383.96 and 17,357.18 is: 26,031.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,930.88 : 70,383.96 = 17,357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,930.88/70,383.96 = 17,357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,930.88x = 70,383.96 × 17,357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,930.88x = 1,221,667,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,667,062.83/46,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,031.20

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