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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,721.96, 70,041.26 and 17,132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,721.96, 70,041.26 and 17,132.88 is: 25,684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,721.96 : 70,041.26 = 17,132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,721.96/70,041.26 = 17,132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,721.96x = 70,041.26 × 17,132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,721.96x = 1,200,008,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,008,502.63/46,721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,684.04

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