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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,826.38, 70,246.56 and 17,241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,826.38, 70,246.56 and 17,241.94 is: 25,865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,826.38 : 70,246.56 = 17,241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,826.38/70,246.56 = 17,241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,826.38x = 70,246.56 × 17,241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,826.38x = 1,211,186,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,186,972.73/46,826.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,865.48

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