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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,998.93, 70,476.48 and 17,416.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,998.93, 70,476.48 and 17,416.11 is: 26,116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,998.93 : 70,476.48 = 17,416.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,998.93/70,476.48 = 17,416.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,998.93x = 70,476.48 × 17,416.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,998.93x = 1,227,426,128.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,426,128.09/46,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,116.04

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