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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,938.83, 70,417.47 and 17,356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,938.83, 70,417.47 and 17,356.92 is: 26,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,938.83 : 70,417.47 = 17,356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,938.83/70,417.47 = 17,356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,938.83x = 70,417.47 × 17,356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,938.83x = 1,222,230,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,230,430.47/46,938.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.79

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