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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,669.47, 70,007.79 and 17,086.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,669.47, 70,007.79 and 17,086.65 is: 25,631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,669.47 : 70,007.79 = 17,086.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,669.47/70,007.79 = 17,086.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,669.47x = 70,007.79 × 17,086.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,669.47x = 1,196,198,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,198,406.55/46,669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,631.29

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