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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,619.70, 69,940.08 and 17,037.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,619.70, 69,940.08 and 17,037.72 is: 25,560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,619.70 : 69,940.08 = 17,037.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,619.70/69,940.08 = 17,037.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,619.70x = 69,940.08 × 17,037.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,619.70x = 1,191,619,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,619,499.82/46,619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,560.43

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