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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,718.73, 70,036.43 and 17,129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,718.73, 70,036.43 and 17,129.69 is: 25,679.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,718.73 : 70,036.43 = 17,129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,718.73/70,036.43 = 17,129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,718.73x = 70,036.43 × 17,129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,718.73x = 1,199,702,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,702,334.61/46,718.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,679.26

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