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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,838.79, 70,225.29 and 17,252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,838.79, 70,225.29 and 17,252.73 is: 25,866.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,838.79 : 70,225.29 = 17,252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,838.79/70,225.29 = 17,252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,838.79x = 70,225.29 × 17,252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,838.79x = 1,211,577,967.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,577,967.54/46,838.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,866.98

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