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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,991.02, 70,485.18 and 17,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,991.02, 70,485.18 and 17,408.20 is: 26,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991.02 : 70,485.18 = 17,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991.02/70,485.18 = 17,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991.02x = 70,485.18 × 17,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991.02x = 1,227,020,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,020,110.48/46,991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.80

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