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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,940.98, 70,403.79 and 17,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,940.98, 70,403.79 and 17,372.82 is: 26,056.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,940.98 : 70,403.79 = 17,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,940.98/70,403.79 = 17,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,940.98x = 70,403.79 × 17,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,940.98x = 1,223,112,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,112,370.99/46,940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,056.39

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