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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,725.96, 70,047.26 and 17,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,725.96, 70,047.26 and 17,136.88 is: 25,690.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,725.96 : 70,047.26 = 17,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,725.96/70,047.26 = 17,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,725.96x = 70,047.26 × 17,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,725.96x = 1,200,391,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,391,488.95/46,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,690.03

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