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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,646.83, 69,970.56 and 17,052.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,646.83, 69,970.56 and 17,052.49 is: 25,578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,646.83 : 69,970.56 = 17,052.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,646.83/69,970.56 = 17,052.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,646.83x = 69,970.56 × 17,052.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,646.83x = 1,193,172,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,172,274.69/46,646.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,578.85

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