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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,715.33, 70,031.33 and 17,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,715.33, 70,031.33 and 17,126.27 is: 25,674.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,715.33 : 70,031.33 = 17,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,715.33/70,031.33 = 17,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,715.33x = 70,031.33 × 17,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,715.33x = 1,199,375,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,375,030.25/46,715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,674.12

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