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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,727.55, 70,080.39 and 17,129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,727.55, 70,080.39 and 17,129.34 is: 25,690.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,727.55 : 70,080.39 = 17,129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,727.55/70,080.39 = 17,129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,727.55x = 70,080.39 × 17,129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,727.55x = 1,200,430,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,430,827.64/46,727.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,690.00

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