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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,674.12, 69,989.28 and 17,071.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,674.12, 69,989.28 and 17,071.25 is: 25,598.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,674.12 : 69,989.28 = 17,071.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,674.12/69,989.28 = 17,071.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,674.12x = 69,989.28 × 17,071.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,674.12x = 1,194,804,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,804,496.20/46,674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.86

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