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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,981.36, 70,481.28 and 17,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,981.36, 70,481.28 and 17,399.44 is: 26,102.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,981.36 : 70,481.28 = 17,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,981.36/70,481.28 = 17,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,981.36x = 70,481.28 × 17,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,981.36x = 1,226,334,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,334,802.48/46,981.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.58

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