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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,651, 69,976.23 and 17,070.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,651, 69,976.23 and 17,070.88 is: 25,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,651 : 69,976.23 = 17,070.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,651/69,976.23 = 17,070.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,651x = 69,976.23 × 17,070.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,651x = 1,194,555,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,555,825.18/46,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.22

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