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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,940.81, 70,371.12 and 17,353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,940.81, 70,371.12 and 17,353.13 is: 26,014.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,940.81 : 70,371.12 = 17,353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,940.81/70,371.12 = 17,353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,940.81x = 70,371.12 × 17,353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,940.81x = 1,221,159,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,159,193.61/46,940.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.87

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