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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,825.23, 70,204.98 and 17,239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,825.23, 70,204.98 and 17,239.29 is: 25,846.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,825.23 : 70,204.98 = 17,239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,825.23/70,204.98 = 17,239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,825.23x = 70,204.98 × 17,239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,825.23x = 1,210,284,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,284,009.66/46,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.84

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