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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,676.04, 69,996.90 and 17,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,676.04, 69,996.90 and 17,085.12 is: 25,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,676.04 : 69,996.90 = 17,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,676.04/69,996.90 = 17,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,676.04x = 69,996.90 × 17,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,676.04x = 1,195,905,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,905,436.13/46,676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,621.40

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