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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,679.08, 70,045.26 and 17,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,679.08, 70,045.26 and 17,093 is: 25,649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,679.08 : 70,045.26 = 17,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,679.08/70,045.26 = 17,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,679.08x = 70,045.26 × 17,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,679.08x = 1,197,283,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,283,629.18/46,679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,649.26

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