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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,936.26, 70,394.67 and 17,333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,936.26, 70,394.67 and 17,333.87 is: 25,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,936.26 : 70,394.67 = 17,333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,936.26/70,394.67 = 17,333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,936.26x = 70,394.67 × 17,333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,936.26x = 1,220,211,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,211,706.50/46,936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,997.21

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