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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,835.84, 70,220.92 and 17,249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,835.84, 70,220.92 and 17,249.84 is: 25,862.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,835.84 : 70,220.92 = 17,249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,835.84/70,220.92 = 17,249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,835.84x = 70,220.92 × 17,249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,835.84x = 1,211,299,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,299,634.65/46,835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.66

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