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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,761.08, 70,158.90 and 17,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,761.08, 70,158.90 and 17,198.24 is: 25,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,761.08 : 70,158.90 = 17,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,761.08/70,158.90 = 17,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,761.08x = 70,158.90 × 17,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,761.08x = 1,206,609,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,609,600.34/46,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,803.72

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