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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,722.96, 70,042.76 and 17,133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,722.96, 70,042.76 and 17,133.88 is: 25,685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,722.96 : 70,042.76 = 17,133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,722.96/70,042.76 = 17,133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,722.96x = 70,042.76 × 17,133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,722.96x = 1,200,104,244.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,104,244.71/46,722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,685.54

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