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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,744.74, 70,075.41 and 17,155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,744.74, 70,075.41 and 17,155.71 is: 25,718.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,744.74 : 70,075.41 = 17,155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,744.74/70,075.41 = 17,155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,744.74x = 70,075.41 × 17,155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,744.74x = 1,202,193,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,193,412.09/46,744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,718.26

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