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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,780.59, 70,198.56 and 17,219.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,780.59, 70,198.56 and 17,219.19 is: 25,838.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,780.59 : 70,198.56 = 17,219.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,780.59/70,198.56 = 17,219.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,780.59x = 70,198.56 × 17,219.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,780.59x = 1,208,762,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,762,342.37/46,780.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.97

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