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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,645.92, 69,926.72 and 17,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,645.92, 69,926.72 and 17,042.88 is: 25,548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,645.92 : 69,926.72 = 17,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,645.92/69,926.72 = 17,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,645.92x = 69,926.72 × 17,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,645.92x = 1,191,752,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,752,697.75/46,645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,548.92

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