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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,720.05, 70,089.31 and 17,138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,720.05, 70,089.31 and 17,138.14 is: 25,710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,720.05 : 70,089.31 = 17,138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,720.05/70,089.31 = 17,138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,720.05x = 70,089.31 × 17,138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,720.05x = 1,201,200,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,200,321.59/46,720.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.60

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