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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,806.16, 70,213.64 and 17,224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,806.16, 70,213.64 and 17,224.56 is: 25,838.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,806.16 : 70,213.64 = 17,224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,806.16/70,213.64 = 17,224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,806.16x = 70,213.64 × 17,224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,806.16x = 1,209,399,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,399,055.00/46,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.46

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