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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.46, 70,508.98 and 17,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.46, 70,508.98 and 17,415.68 is: 26,129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.46 : 70,508.98 = 17,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.46/70,508.98 = 17,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.46x = 70,508.98 × 17,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.46x = 1,227,961,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,961,832.81/46,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,129.37

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