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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,805.84, 70,218.17 and 17,223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,805.84, 70,218.17 and 17,223.83 is: 25,839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,805.84 : 70,218.17 = 17,223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,805.84/70,218.17 = 17,223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,805.84x = 70,218.17 × 17,223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,805.84x = 1,209,425,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,425,822.99/46,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,839.21

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