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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,825.61, 70,205.60 and 17,239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,825.61, 70,205.60 and 17,239.61 is: 25,847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,825.61 : 70,205.60 = 17,239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,825.61/70,205.60 = 17,239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,825.61x = 70,205.60 × 17,239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,825.61x = 1,210,316,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,316,726.59/46,825.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,847.33

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