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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,717.10, 70,061.49 and 17,137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,717.10, 70,061.49 and 17,137.34 is: 25,700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,717.10 : 70,061.49 = 17,137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,717.10/70,061.49 = 17,137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,717.10x = 70,061.49 × 17,137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,717.10x = 1,200,667,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,667,575.04/46,717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,700.82

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