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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,651.75, 69,977.35 and 17,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,651.75, 69,977.35 and 17,071.63 is: 25,607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,651.75 : 69,977.35 = 17,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,651.75/69,977.35 = 17,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,651.75x = 69,977.35 × 17,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,651.75x = 1,194,627,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,627,427.58/46,651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,607.34

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