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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,697.27, 70,045.83 and 17,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,697.27, 70,045.83 and 17,117.46 is: 25,676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,697.27 : 70,045.83 = 17,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,697.27/70,045.83 = 17,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,697.27x = 70,045.83 × 17,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,697.27x = 1,199,006,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,006,693.19/46,697.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.17

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