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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,833.36, 70,217.10 and 17,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,833.36, 70,217.10 and 17,247.36 is: 25,858.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,833.36 : 70,217.10 = 17,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,833.36/70,217.10 = 17,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,833.36x = 70,217.10 × 17,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,833.36x = 1,211,059,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,059,601.86/46,833.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,858.91

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