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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,972.18, 70,407.24 and 17,365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,972.18, 70,407.24 and 17,365.06 is: 26,028.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,972.18 : 70,407.24 = 17,365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,972.18/70,407.24 = 17,365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,972.18x = 70,407.24 × 17,365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,972.18x = 1,222,625,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,625,947.03/46,972.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,028.72

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