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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,976.20, 70,419.72 and 17,373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,976.20, 70,419.72 and 17,373.94 is: 26,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,976.20 : 70,419.72 = 17,373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,976.20/70,419.72 = 17,373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,976.20x = 70,419.72 × 17,373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,976.20x = 1,223,467,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,467,990.10/46,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.42

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