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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,997.96, 70,512.73 and 17,418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,997.96, 70,512.73 and 17,418.18 is: 26,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,997.96 : 70,512.73 = 17,418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,997.96/70,512.73 = 17,418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,997.96x = 70,512.73 × 17,418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,997.96x = 1,228,203,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,203,423.43/46,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,133.12

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