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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,670.40, 69,986.88 and 17,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,670.40, 69,986.88 and 17,081.28 is: 25,615.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,670.40 : 69,986.88 = 17,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,670.40/69,986.88 = 17,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,670.40x = 69,986.88 × 17,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,670.40x = 1,195,465,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,465,493.61/46,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,615.07

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