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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,670.86, 70,006.29 and 17,075.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,670.86, 70,006.29 and 17,075.89 is: 25,613.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,670.86 : 70,006.29 = 17,075.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,670.86/70,006.29 = 17,075.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,670.86x = 70,006.29 × 17,075.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,670.86x = 1,195,419,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,419,707.35/46,670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,613.84

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