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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.96, 70,509.73 and 17,416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.96, 70,509.73 and 17,416.18 is: 26,130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.96 : 70,509.73 = 17,416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.96/70,509.73 = 17,416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.96x = 70,509.73 × 17,416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.96x = 1,228,010,149.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,010,149.43/46,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,130.12

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