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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,637.47, 69,957.06 and 17,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,637.47, 69,957.06 and 17,055.28 is: 25,583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,637.47 : 69,957.06 = 17,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,637.47/69,957.06 = 17,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,637.47x = 69,957.06 × 17,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,637.47x = 1,193,137,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,137,246.28/46,637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,583.23

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