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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,951.56, 70,423.10 and 17,369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,951.56, 70,423.10 and 17,369.64 is: 26,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,951.56 : 70,423.10 = 17,369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,951.56/70,423.10 = 17,369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,951.56x = 70,423.10 × 17,369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,951.56x = 1,223,223,894.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,223,894.68/46,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.89

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