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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,747.24, 70,079.16 and 17,158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,747.24, 70,079.16 and 17,158.21 is: 25,722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,747.24 : 70,079.16 = 17,158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,747.24/70,079.16 = 17,158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,747.24x = 70,079.16 × 17,158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,747.24x = 1,202,432,943.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,432,943.90/46,747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,722.01

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