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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,716.80, 70,050.88 and 17,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,716.80, 70,050.88 and 17,133.44 is: 25,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,716.80 : 70,050.88 = 17,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,716.80/70,050.88 = 17,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,716.80x = 70,050.88 × 17,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,716.80x = 1,200,212,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,212,549.43/46,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,691.24

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