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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,716.54, 70,092.90 and 17,154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,716.54, 70,092.90 and 17,154.78 is: 25,738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,716.54 : 70,092.90 = 17,154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,716.54/70,092.90 = 17,154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,716.54x = 70,092.90 × 17,154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,716.54x = 1,202,428,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,428,279.06/46,716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.81

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