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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,666.67, 69,978.11 and 17,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,666.67, 69,978.11 and 17,063.80 is: 25,587.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,666.67 : 69,978.11 = 17,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,666.67/69,978.11 = 17,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,666.67x = 69,978.11 × 17,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,666.67x = 1,194,092,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,092,213.15/46,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,587.69

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