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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,744.16, 70,146.95 and 17,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,744.16, 70,146.95 and 17,162.28 is: 25,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,744.16 : 70,146.95 = 17,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,744.16/70,146.95 = 17,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,744.16x = 70,146.95 × 17,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,744.16x = 1,203,881,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,881,511.23/46,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,754.70

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