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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,646.37, 69,979.95 and 17,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,646.37, 69,979.95 and 17,063.55 is: 25,599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,646.37 : 69,979.95 = 17,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,646.37/69,979.95 = 17,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,646.37x = 69,979.95 × 17,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,646.37x = 1,194,106,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,106,375.82/46,646.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.13

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