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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,740.98, 70,069.79 and 17,151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,740.98, 70,069.79 and 17,151.95 is: 25,712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,740.98 : 70,069.79 = 17,151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,740.98/70,069.79 = 17,151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,740.98x = 70,069.79 × 17,151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,740.98x = 1,201,833,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,833,752.64/46,740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,712.63

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