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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,986.29, 70,478.06 and 17,403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,986.29, 70,478.06 and 17,403.47 is: 26,104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,986.29 : 70,478.06 = 17,403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,986.29/70,478.06 = 17,403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,986.29x = 70,478.06 × 17,403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,986.29x = 1,226,562,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,562,363.46/46,986.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.69

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