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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,744.38, 70,114.19 and 17,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,744.38, 70,114.19 and 17,159.94 is: 25,739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,744.38 : 70,114.19 = 17,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,744.38/70,114.19 = 17,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,744.38x = 70,114.19 × 17,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,744.38x = 1,203,155,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,155,207.75/46,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.03

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