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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,961.72, 70,446.93 and 16,983.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,961.72, 70,446.93 and 16,983.46 is: 25,476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,961.72 : 70,446.93 = 16,983.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,961.72/70,446.93 = 16,983.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,961.72x = 70,446.93 × 16,983.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,961.72x = 1,196,432,617.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,432,617.78/46,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,476.76

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