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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,658.20, 69,966.78 and 17,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,658.20, 69,966.78 and 17,068.36 is: 25,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,658.20 : 69,966.78 = 17,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,658.20/69,966.78 = 17,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,658.20x = 69,966.78 × 17,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,658.20x = 1,194,218,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,218,189.08/46,658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.03

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