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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,934.88, 70,389.92 and 17,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,934.88, 70,389.92 and 17,361.20 is: 26,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,934.88 : 70,389.92 = 17,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,934.88/70,389.92 = 17,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,934.88x = 70,389.92 × 17,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,934.88x = 1,222,053,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,053,479.10/46,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.21

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