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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,823.48, 70,202.42 and 17,237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,823.48, 70,202.42 and 17,237.48 is: 25,844.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,823.48 : 70,202.42 = 17,237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,823.48/70,202.42 = 17,237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,823.48x = 70,202.42 × 17,237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,823.48x = 1,210,112,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,112,810.70/46,823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,844.15

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