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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,779.59, 70,125.65 and 17,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,779.59, 70,125.65 and 17,189.48 is: 25,768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,779.59 : 70,125.65 = 17,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,779.59/70,125.65 = 17,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,779.59x = 70,125.65 × 17,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,779.59x = 1,205,423,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,423,611.99/46,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,768.15

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