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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,977.20, 70,421.22 and 17,374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,977.20, 70,421.22 and 17,374.94 is: 26,045.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,977.20 : 70,421.22 = 17,374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,977.20/70,421.22 = 17,374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,977.20x = 70,421.22 × 17,374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,977.20x = 1,223,564,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,564,472.23/46,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.92

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