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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,991.34, 70,491.47 and 17,402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,991.34, 70,491.47 and 17,402.04 is: 26,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991.34 : 70,491.47 = 17,402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991.34/70,491.47 = 17,402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991.34x = 70,491.47 × 17,402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991.34x = 1,226,695,293.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,695,293.59/46,991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.71

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