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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,744.29, 70,074.72 and 17,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,744.29, 70,074.72 and 17,155.26 is: 25,717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,744.29 : 70,074.72 = 17,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,744.29/70,074.72 = 17,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,744.29x = 70,074.72 × 17,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,744.29x = 1,202,150,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,150,041.03/46,744.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,717.58

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