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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,969.34, 70,469.40 and 17,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,969.34, 70,469.40 and 17,389.50 is: 26,089.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,969.34 : 70,469.40 = 17,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,969.34/70,469.40 = 17,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,969.34x = 70,469.40 × 17,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,969.34x = 1,225,427,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,427,631.30/46,969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,089.95

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