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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,996.46, 70,510.48 and 17,416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,996.46, 70,510.48 and 17,416.68 is: 26,130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,996.46 : 70,510.48 = 17,416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,996.46/70,510.48 = 17,416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,996.46x = 70,510.48 × 17,416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,996.46x = 1,228,058,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,058,466.81/46,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,130.87

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