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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,808.16, 70,221.36 and 17,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,808.16, 70,221.36 and 17,226.24 is: 25,842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,808.16 : 70,221.36 = 17,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,808.16/70,221.36 = 17,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,808.16x = 70,221.36 × 17,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,808.16x = 1,209,650,000.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,650,000.49/46,808.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,842.72

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