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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,650.84, 69,976.62 and 17,069.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,650.84, 69,976.62 and 17,069.64 is: 25,604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,650.84 : 69,976.62 = 17,069.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,650.84/69,976.62 = 17,069.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,650.84x = 69,976.62 × 17,069.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,650.84x = 1,194,475,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,475,711.82/46,650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,604.59

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