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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,647.39, 69,971.06 and 17,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,647.39, 69,971.06 and 17,049.09 is: 25,573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,647.39 : 69,971.06 = 17,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,647.39/69,971.06 = 17,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,647.39x = 69,971.06 × 17,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,647.39x = 1,192,942,814.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,942,814.09/46,647.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,573.62

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