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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,802.46, 70,231.51 and 17,241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,802.46, 70,231.51 and 17,241.05 is: 25,871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,802.46 : 70,231.51 = 17,241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,802.46/70,231.51 = 17,241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,802.46x = 70,231.51 × 17,241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,802.46x = 1,210,865,075.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,865,075.63/46,802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,871.83

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