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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,955.19, 70,443.27 and 17,372.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,955.19, 70,443.27 and 17,372.37 is: 26,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,955.19 : 70,443.27 = 17,372.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,955.19/70,443.27 = 17,372.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,955.19x = 70,443.27 × 17,372.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,955.19x = 1,223,766,814.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,766,814.61/46,955.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.44

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