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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,835.52, 70,280.76 and 17,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,835.52, 70,280.76 and 17,273.96 is: 25,921.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,835.52 : 70,280.76 = 17,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,835.52/70,280.76 = 17,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,835.52x = 70,280.76 × 17,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,835.52x = 1,214,027,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,027,013.94/46,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,921.08

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