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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,984.79, 70,475.81 and 17,401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,984.79, 70,475.81 and 17,401.97 is: 26,102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,984.79 : 70,475.81 = 17,401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,984.79/70,475.81 = 17,401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,984.79x = 70,475.81 × 17,401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,984.79x = 1,226,417,491.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,417,491.96/46,984.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.44

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