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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,703.43, 70,049.97 and 16,716.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,703.43, 70,049.97 and 16,716.47 is: 25,072.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,703.43 : 70,049.97 = 16,716.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,703.43/70,049.97 = 16,716.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,703.43x = 70,049.97 × 16,716.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,703.43x = 1,170,987,871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,987,871.76/46,703.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,072.85

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