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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,992.16, 70,442.96 and 17,401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,992.16, 70,442.96 and 17,401.92 is: 26,086.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,992.16 : 70,442.96 = 17,401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,992.16/70,442.96 = 17,401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,992.16x = 70,442.96 × 17,401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,992.16x = 1,225,842,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,842,754.48/46,992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,086.11

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