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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,717.08, 70,033.95 and 17,128.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,717.08, 70,033.95 and 17,128.02 is: 25,676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,717.08 : 70,033.95 = 17,128.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,717.08/70,033.95 = 17,128.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,717.08x = 70,033.95 × 17,128.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,717.08x = 1,199,542,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,542,546.11/46,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.75

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