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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,798.42, 70,209.95 and 16,815.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,798.42, 70,209.95 and 16,815.69 is: 25,227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,798.42 : 70,209.95 = 16,815.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,798.42/70,209.95 = 16,815.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,798.42x = 70,209.95 × 16,815.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,798.42x = 1,180,628,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,628,754.12/46,798.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,227.96

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