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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,984.03, 70,474.68 and 17,401.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,984.03, 70,474.68 and 17,401.21 is: 26,101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,984.03 : 70,474.68 = 17,401.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,984.03/70,474.68 = 17,401.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,984.03x = 70,474.68 × 17,401.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,984.03x = 1,226,344,706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,344,706.36/46,984.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,101.31

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