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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,588.59, 69,893.19 and 17,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,588.59, 69,893.19 and 17,006.34 is: 25,513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,588.59 : 69,893.19 = 17,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,588.59/69,893.19 = 17,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,588.59x = 69,893.19 × 17,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,588.59x = 1,188,627,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,627,352.82/46,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,513.27

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