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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,979.31, 70,467.58 and 17,396.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,979.31, 70,467.58 and 17,396.49 is: 26,094.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,979.31 : 70,467.58 = 17,396.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,979.31/70,467.58 = 17,396.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,979.31x = 70,467.58 × 17,396.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,979.31x = 1,225,888,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,888,550.79/46,979.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,094.22

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