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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,652.62, 69,955.16 and 17,062.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,652.62, 69,955.16 and 17,062.78 is: 25,585.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,652.62 : 69,955.16 = 17,062.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,652.62/69,955.16 = 17,062.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,652.62x = 69,955.16 × 17,062.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,652.62x = 1,193,629,504.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,629,504.94/46,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,585.48

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