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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,971.18, 70,405.74 and 17,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,971.18, 70,405.74 and 17,364.06 is: 26,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,971.18 : 70,405.74 = 17,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,971.18/70,405.74 = 17,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,971.18x = 70,405.74 × 17,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,971.18x = 1,222,529,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,529,493.70/46,971.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,027.23

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