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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,812.60, 70,246.71 and 17,251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,812.60, 70,246.71 and 17,251.18 is: 25,887.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,812.60 : 70,246.71 = 17,251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,812.60/70,246.71 = 17,251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,812.60x = 70,246.71 × 17,251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,812.60x = 1,211,838,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,838,463.00/46,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,887.01

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