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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,748.52, 70,081.04 and 17,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,748.52, 70,081.04 and 17,159.48 is: 25,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,748.52 : 70,081.04 = 17,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,748.52/70,081.04 = 17,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,748.52x = 70,081.04 × 17,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,748.52x = 1,202,554,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,554,204.26/46,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,723.90

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