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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,687.59, 70,031.35 and 17,107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,687.59, 70,031.35 and 17,107.74 is: 25,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,687.59 : 70,031.35 = 17,107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,687.59/70,031.35 = 17,107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,687.59x = 70,031.35 × 17,107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,687.59x = 1,198,078,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,078,042.11/46,687.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,661.60

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