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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,688.96, 70,043.79 and 17,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,688.96, 70,043.79 and 17,106.14 is: 25,663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,688.96 : 70,043.79 = 17,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,688.96/70,043.79 = 17,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,688.96x = 70,043.79 × 17,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,688.96x = 1,198,178,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,178,877.87/46,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,663.00

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