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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,730.34, 70,104.65 and 17,148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,730.34, 70,104.65 and 17,148.39 is: 25,725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,730.34 : 70,104.65 = 17,148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,730.34/70,104.65 = 17,148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,730.34x = 70,104.65 × 17,148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,730.34x = 1,202,181,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,181,793.27/46,730.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,725.94

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