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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,747.74, 70,079.91 and 17,158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,747.74, 70,079.91 and 17,158.71 is: 25,722.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,747.74 : 70,079.91 = 17,158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,747.74/70,079.91 = 17,158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,747.74x = 70,079.91 × 17,158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,747.74x = 1,202,480,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,480,852.52/46,747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,722.76

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