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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,968.84, 70,462.48 and 17,386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,968.84, 70,462.48 and 17,386.92 is: 26,083.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,968.84 : 70,462.48 = 17,386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,968.84/70,462.48 = 17,386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,968.84x = 70,462.48 × 17,386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,968.84x = 1,225,125,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,125,502.76/46,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,083.79

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