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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,725.52, 70,097.50 and 17,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,725.52, 70,097.50 and 17,143.60 is: 25,718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,725.52 : 70,097.50 = 17,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,725.52/70,097.50 = 17,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,725.52x = 70,097.50 × 17,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,725.52x = 1,201,723,501
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,723,501/46,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,718.78

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