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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,947.40, 70,371.89 and 17,346.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,947.40, 70,371.89 and 17,346.35 is: 26,001.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,947.40 : 70,371.89 = 17,346.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,947.40/70,371.89 = 17,346.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,947.40x = 70,371.89 × 17,346.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,947.40x = 1,220,695,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,695,588.35/46,947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,001.35

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