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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,674.53, 69,989.92 and 17,071.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,674.53, 69,989.92 and 17,071.66 is: 25,599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,674.53 : 69,989.92 = 17,071.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,674.53/69,989.92 = 17,071.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,674.53x = 69,989.92 × 17,071.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,674.53x = 1,194,844,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,844,258.50/46,674.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.49

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