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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,644.60, 69,966.90 and 17,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,644.60, 69,966.90 and 17,063.40 is: 25,595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,644.60 : 69,966.90 = 17,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,644.60/69,966.90 = 17,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,644.60x = 69,966.90 × 17,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,644.60x = 1,193,873,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,873,201.46/46,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.10

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