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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,738.91, 70,117.61 and 17,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,738.91, 70,117.61 and 17,157 is: 25,738.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,738.91 : 70,117.61 = 17,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,738.91/70,117.61 = 17,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,738.91x = 70,117.61 × 17,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,738.91x = 1,203,007,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,007,748.99/46,738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.89

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