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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,994.16, 70,487.64 and 17,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,994.16, 70,487.64 and 17,398.08 is: 26,095.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,994.16 : 70,487.64 = 17,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,994.16/70,487.64 = 17,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,994.16x = 70,487.64 × 17,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,994.16x = 1,226,349,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,349,599.73/46,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,095.79

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