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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,988.16, 70,436.96 and 17,397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,988.16, 70,436.96 and 17,397.92 is: 26,080.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,988.16 : 70,436.96 = 17,397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,988.16/70,436.96 = 17,397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,988.16x = 70,436.96 × 17,397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,988.16x = 1,225,456,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,456,595.12/46,988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,080.11

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