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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,984.16, 70,472.64 and 17,388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,984.16, 70,472.64 and 17,388.08 is: 26,080.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,984.16 : 70,472.64 = 17,388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,984.16/70,472.64 = 17,388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,984.16x = 70,472.64 × 17,388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,984.16x = 1,225,383,902.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,383,902.13/46,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,080.79

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