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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,739.97, 70,107.62 and 17,155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,739.97, 70,107.62 and 17,155.47 is: 25,732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,739.97 : 70,107.62 = 17,155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,739.97/70,107.62 = 17,155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,739.97x = 70,107.62 × 17,155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,739.97x = 1,202,729,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,729,085.90/46,739.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,732.35

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