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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,718.21, 70,086.54 and 17,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,718.21, 70,086.54 and 17,136.32 is: 25,707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,718.21 : 70,086.54 = 17,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,718.21/70,086.54 = 17,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,718.21x = 70,086.54 × 17,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,718.21x = 1,201,025,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,025,026.70/46,718.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,707.86

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