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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,972.48, 70,438.24 and 17,768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,972.48, 70,438.24 and 17,768 is: 26,644.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,972.48 : 70,438.24 = 17,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,972.48/70,438.24 = 17,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,972.48x = 70,438.24 × 17,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,972.48x = 1,251,546,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,546,648.32/46,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,644.25

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