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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,825.50, 70,245.25 and 17,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,825.50, 70,245.25 and 17,241.06 is: 25,864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,825.50 : 70,245.25 = 17,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,825.50/70,245.25 = 17,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,825.50x = 70,245.25 × 17,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,825.50x = 1,211,102,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,102,526.86/46,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,864.17

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