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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,817.54, 70,219.41 and 17,228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,817.54, 70,219.41 and 17,228.50 is: 25,840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,817.54 : 70,219.41 = 17,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,817.54/70,219.41 = 17,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,817.54x = 70,219.41 × 17,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,817.54x = 1,209,774,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,774,865.03/46,817.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.20

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