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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,835.96, 70,281.60 and 17,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,835.96, 70,281.60 and 17,274.44 is: 25,921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,835.96 : 70,281.60 = 17,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,835.96/70,281.60 = 17,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,835.96x = 70,281.60 × 17,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,835.96x = 1,214,075,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,075,282.30/46,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,921.86

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