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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,982.88, 70,435.44 and 17,395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,982.88, 70,435.44 and 17,395.20 is: 26,078.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,982.88 : 70,435.44 = 17,395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,982.88/70,435.44 = 17,395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,982.88x = 70,435.44 × 17,395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,982.88x = 1,225,238,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,238,565.89/46,982.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,078.40

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