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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,734.71, 70,099.74 and 17,150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,734.71, 70,099.74 and 17,150.22 is: 25,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,734.71 : 70,099.74 = 17,150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,734.71/70,099.74 = 17,150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,734.71x = 70,099.74 × 17,150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,734.71x = 1,202,225,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,225,962.94/46,734.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,724.48

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