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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,974.19, 70,416.73 and 17,371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,974.19, 70,416.73 and 17,371.93 is: 26,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,974.19 : 70,416.73 = 17,371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,974.19/70,416.73 = 17,371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,974.19x = 70,416.73 × 17,371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,974.19x = 1,223,274,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,274,504.39/46,974.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.42

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