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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,975.69, 70,418.98 and 17,373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,975.69, 70,418.98 and 17,373.43 is: 26,043.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,975.69 : 70,418.98 = 17,373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,975.69/70,418.98 = 17,373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,975.69x = 70,418.98 × 17,373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,975.69x = 1,223,419,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,419,219.70/46,975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,043.67

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