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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,710.54, 70,083.90 and 17,148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,710.54, 70,083.90 and 17,148.78 is: 25,729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,710.54 : 70,083.90 = 17,148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,710.54/70,083.90 = 17,148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,710.54x = 70,083.90 × 17,148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,710.54x = 1,201,853,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,853,382.64/46,710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,729.81

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