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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,619.82, 69,936.61 and 17,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,619.82, 69,936.61 and 17,030.73 is: 25,548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,619.82 : 69,936.61 = 17,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,619.82/69,936.61 = 17,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,619.82x = 69,936.61 × 17,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,619.82x = 1,191,071,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,071,522.03/46,619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,548.61

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