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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,714.89, 70,030.67 and 17,125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,714.89, 70,030.67 and 17,125.82 is: 25,673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,714.89 : 70,030.67 = 17,125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,714.89/70,030.67 = 17,125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,714.89x = 70,030.67 × 17,125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,714.89x = 1,199,332,388.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,332,388.19/46,714.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.45

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