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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,932.21, 70,396.50 and 17,349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,932.21, 70,396.50 and 17,349.39 is: 26,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,932.21 : 70,396.50 = 17,349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,932.21/70,396.50 = 17,349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,932.21x = 70,396.50 × 17,349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,932.21x = 1,221,336,333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,336,333.14/46,932.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.41

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