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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,716.08, 70,032.45 and 17,127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,716.08, 70,032.45 and 17,127.02 is: 25,675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,716.08 : 70,032.45 = 17,127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,716.08/70,032.45 = 17,127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,716.08x = 70,032.45 × 17,127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,716.08x = 1,199,446,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,446,821.64/46,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,675.25

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