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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,811.32, 70,221.43 and 17,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,811.32, 70,221.43 and 17,229.71 is: 25,846.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,811.32 : 70,221.43 = 17,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,811.32/70,221.43 = 17,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,811.32x = 70,221.43 × 17,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,811.32x = 1,209,895,071.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,895,071.78/46,811.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.21

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