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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,994.02, 70,489.68 and 17,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,994.02, 70,489.68 and 17,411.20 is: 26,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,994.02 : 70,489.68 = 17,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,994.02/70,489.68 = 17,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,994.02x = 70,489.68 × 17,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,994.02x = 1,227,309,916.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,309,916.42/46,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,116.30

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