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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,671.78, 69,995.10 and 17,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,671.78, 69,995.10 and 17,089.76 is: 25,630.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,671.78 : 69,995.10 = 17,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,671.78/69,995.10 = 17,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,671.78x = 69,995.10 × 17,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,671.78x = 1,196,199,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,199,460.18/46,671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,630.04

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