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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,748.27, 70,080.78 and 17,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,748.27, 70,080.78 and 17,159.24 is: 25,723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,748.27 : 70,080.78 = 17,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,748.27/70,080.78 = 17,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,748.27x = 70,080.78 × 17,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,748.27x = 1,202,533,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,533,162.96/46,748.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,723.59

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