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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,615.95, 69,881.94 and 17,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,615.95, 69,881.94 and 17,013.02 is: 25,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,615.95 : 69,881.94 = 17,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,615.95/69,881.94 = 17,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,615.95x = 69,881.94 × 17,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,615.95x = 1,188,902,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,902,493.45/46,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,504.20

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