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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,786.48, 70,207.51 and 17,225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,786.48, 70,207.51 and 17,225.07 is: 25,847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,786.48 : 70,207.51 = 17,225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,786.48/70,207.51 = 17,225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,786.48x = 70,207.51 × 17,225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,786.48x = 1,209,329,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,329,231.21/46,786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,847.84

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