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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.65, 70,095.45 and 16,745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.65, 70,095.45 and 16,745.84 is: 25,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.65 : 70,095.45 = 16,745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.65/70,095.45 = 16,745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.65x = 70,095.45 × 16,745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.65x = 1,173,806,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,806,839.95/46,729.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,119.10

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