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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,821.73, 70,199.79 and 17,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,821.73, 70,199.79 and 17,235.72 is: 25,841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,821.73 : 70,199.79 = 17,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,821.73/70,199.79 = 17,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,821.73x = 70,199.79 × 17,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,821.73x = 1,209,943,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,943,924.50/46,821.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,841.50

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