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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,747.17, 70,079.07 and 17,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,747.17, 70,079.07 and 17,158.14 is: 25,721.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,747.17 : 70,079.07 = 17,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,747.17/70,079.07 = 17,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,747.17x = 70,079.07 × 17,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,747.17x = 1,202,426,494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,426,494.13/46,747.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,721.91

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