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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,814.31, 70,147.71 and 17,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,814.31, 70,147.71 and 17,191.44 is: 25,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,814.31 : 70,147.71 = 17,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,814.31/70,147.71 = 17,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,814.31x = 70,147.71 × 17,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,814.31x = 1,205,940,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,940,147.60/46,814.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,760.08

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