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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,741.98, 70,110.62 and 17,157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,741.98, 70,110.62 and 17,157.48 is: 25,735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,741.98 : 70,110.62 = 17,157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,741.98/70,110.62 = 17,157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,741.98x = 70,110.62 × 17,157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,741.98x = 1,202,921,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,921,560.44/46,741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,735.36

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