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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,718.82, 70,036.58 and 17,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,718.82, 70,036.58 and 17,129.76 is: 25,679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,718.82 : 70,036.58 = 17,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,718.82/70,036.58 = 17,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,718.82x = 70,036.58 × 17,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,718.82x = 1,199,709,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,709,806.62/46,718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,679.37

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