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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,663.43, 70,012.76 and 17,101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,663.43, 70,012.76 and 17,101.53 is: 25,658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,663.43 : 70,012.76 = 17,101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,663.43/70,012.76 = 17,101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,663.43x = 70,012.76 × 17,101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,663.43x = 1,197,325,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,325,230.02/46,663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.75

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