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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,968.33, 70,461.72 and 17,386.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,968.33, 70,461.72 and 17,386.41 is: 26,083.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,968.33 : 70,461.72 = 17,386.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,968.33/70,461.72 = 17,386.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,968.33x = 70,461.72 × 17,386.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,968.33x = 1,225,076,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,076,353.23/46,968.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,083.03

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