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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,717.20, 70,034.14 and 17,128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,717.20, 70,034.14 and 17,128.14 is: 25,676.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,717.20 : 70,034.14 = 17,128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,717.20/70,034.14 = 17,128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,717.20x = 70,034.14 × 17,128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,717.20x = 1,199,554,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,554,469.06/46,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.93

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