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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,768.08, 70,169.40 and 17,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,768.08, 70,169.40 and 17,205.24 is: 25,814.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,768.08 : 70,169.40 = 17,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,768.08/70,169.40 = 17,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,768.08x = 70,169.40 × 17,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,768.08x = 1,207,281,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,281,367.66/46,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,814.22

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