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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,955.72, 70,426.08 and 17,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,955.72, 70,426.08 and 17,366.82 is: 26,047.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,955.72 : 70,426.08 = 17,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,955.72/70,426.08 = 17,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,955.72x = 70,426.08 × 17,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,955.72x = 1,223,077,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,077,054.67/46,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,047.46

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