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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,825.17, 70,269.35 and 17,266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,825.17, 70,269.35 and 17,266.65 is: 25,911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,825.17 : 70,269.35 = 17,266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,825.17/70,269.35 = 17,266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,825.17x = 70,269.35 × 17,266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,825.17x = 1,213,316,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,316,185.84/46,825.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,911.62

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