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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,973.19, 70,415.22 and 17,370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,973.19, 70,415.22 and 17,370.93 is: 26,039.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,973.19 : 70,415.22 = 17,370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,973.19/70,415.22 = 17,370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,973.19x = 70,415.22 × 17,370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,973.19x = 1,223,177,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,177,857.55/46,973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.91

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