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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,687.78, 70,031.66 and 17,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,687.78, 70,031.66 and 17,093.62 is: 25,640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,687.78 : 70,031.66 = 17,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,687.78/70,031.66 = 17,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,687.78x = 70,031.66 × 17,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,687.78x = 1,197,094,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,094,584.01/46,687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,640.43

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