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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,967.34, 70,466.40 and 17,387.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,967.34, 70,466.40 and 17,387.49 is: 26,086.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,967.34 : 70,466.40 = 17,387.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,967.34/70,466.40 = 17,387.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,967.34x = 70,466.40 × 17,387.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,967.34x = 1,225,233,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,233,825.34/46,967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,086.93

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