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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,833.16, 70,216.88 and 17,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,833.16, 70,216.88 and 17,247.20 is: 25,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,833.16 : 70,216.88 = 17,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,833.16/70,216.88 = 17,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,833.16x = 70,216.88 × 17,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,833.16x = 1,211,044,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,044,315.58/46,833.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,858.70

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