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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,716.95, 70,033.76 and 17,127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,716.95, 70,033.76 and 17,127.89 is: 25,676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,716.95 : 70,033.76 = 17,127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,716.95/70,033.76 = 17,127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,716.95x = 70,033.76 × 17,127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,716.95x = 1,199,530,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,530,537.57/46,716.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.56

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