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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,642.47, 69,964.56 and 17,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,642.47, 69,964.56 and 17,060.28 is: 25,590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,642.47 : 69,964.56 = 17,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,642.47/69,964.56 = 17,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,642.47x = 69,964.56 × 17,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,642.47x = 1,193,614,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,614,983.68/46,642.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.73

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