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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,689.68, 70,034.49 and 17,109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,689.68, 70,034.49 and 17,109.83 is: 25,664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,689.68 : 70,034.49 = 17,109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,689.68/70,034.49 = 17,109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,689.68x = 70,034.49 × 17,109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,689.68x = 1,198,278,393.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,278,393.12/46,689.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,664.74

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