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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,723.03, 70,093.76 and 17,141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,723.03, 70,093.76 and 17,141.11 is: 25,715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,723.03 : 70,093.76 = 17,141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,723.03/70,093.76 = 17,141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,723.03x = 70,093.76 × 17,141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,723.03x = 1,201,484,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,484,850.47/46,723.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,715.05

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