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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,942.98, 70,441.68 and 17,381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,942.98, 70,441.68 and 17,381.58 is: 26,082.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,942.98 : 70,441.68 = 17,381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,942.98/70,441.68 = 17,381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,942.98x = 70,441.68 × 17,381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,942.98x = 1,224,387,696.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,387,696.25/46,942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,082.45

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