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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,645.87, 69,979.20 and 17,063.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,645.87, 69,979.20 and 17,063.05 is: 25,598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,645.87 : 69,979.20 = 17,063.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,645.87/69,979.20 = 17,063.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,645.87x = 69,979.20 × 17,063.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,645.87x = 1,194,058,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,058,588.56/46,645.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.38

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