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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,597.73, 69,879.59 and 17,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,597.73, 69,879.59 and 17,006.81 is: 25,504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,597.73 : 69,879.59 = 17,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,597.73/69,879.59 = 17,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,597.73x = 69,879.59 × 17,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,597.73x = 1,188,428,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,428,824.97/46,597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,504.01

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