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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,612.78, 69,929.29 and 17,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,612.78, 69,929.29 and 17,030.56 is: 25,549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,612.78 : 69,929.29 = 17,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,612.78/69,929.29 = 17,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,612.78x = 69,929.29 × 17,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,612.78x = 1,190,934,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,934,969.10/46,612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,549.54

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