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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,713.80, 70,029.03 and 17,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,713.80, 70,029.03 and 17,124.72 is: 25,671.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,713.80 : 70,029.03 = 17,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,713.80/70,029.03 = 17,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,713.80x = 70,029.03 × 17,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,713.80x = 1,199,227,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,227,530.62/46,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,671.81

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