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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,823.23, 70,201.99 and 17,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,823.23, 70,201.99 and 17,237.28 is: 25,843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,823.23 : 70,201.99 = 17,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,823.23/70,201.99 = 17,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,823.23x = 70,201.99 × 17,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,823.23x = 1,210,091,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,091,358.19/46,823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,843.82

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