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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,716.58, 70,033.20 and 17,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,716.58, 70,033.20 and 17,127.52 is: 25,676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,716.58 : 70,033.20 = 17,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,716.58/70,033.20 = 17,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,716.58x = 70,033.20 × 17,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,716.58x = 1,199,494,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,494,683.50/46,716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.00

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