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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,687.34, 70,030.97 and 17,107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,687.34, 70,030.97 and 17,107.49 is: 25,661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,687.34 : 70,030.97 = 17,107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,687.34/70,030.97 = 17,107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,687.34x = 70,030.97 × 17,107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,687.34x = 1,198,054,208.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,054,208.51/46,687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,661.22

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