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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,583.18, 69,875.91 and 17,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,583.18, 69,875.91 and 17,001 is: 25,501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,583.18 : 69,875.91 = 17,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,583.18/69,875.91 = 17,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,583.18x = 69,875.91 × 17,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,583.18x = 1,187,960,345.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,960,345.91/46,583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,501.92

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