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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,652.25, 69,978.10 and 17,072.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,652.25, 69,978.10 and 17,072.13 is: 25,608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,652.25 : 69,978.10 = 17,072.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,652.25/69,978.10 = 17,072.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,652.25x = 69,978.10 × 17,072.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,652.25x = 1,194,675,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,675,220.35/46,652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,608.09

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