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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.08, 70,155.90 and 17,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.08, 70,155.90 and 17,196.24 is: 25,800.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.08 : 70,155.90 = 17,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.08/70,155.90 = 17,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.08x = 70,155.90 × 17,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.08x = 1,206,417,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,417,693.82/46,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.71

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