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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,985.06, 70,476.21 and 17,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,985.06, 70,476.21 and 17,402.24 is: 26,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,985.06 : 70,476.21 = 17,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,985.06/70,476.21 = 17,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,985.06x = 70,476.21 × 17,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,985.06x = 1,226,444,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,444,096.90/46,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.85

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