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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,838.89, 70,285.83 and 17,277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,838.89, 70,285.83 and 17,277.33 is: 25,926.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,838.89 : 70,285.83 = 17,277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,838.89/70,285.83 = 17,277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,838.89x = 70,285.83 × 17,277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,838.89x = 1,214,351,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,351,678.02/46,838.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,926.14

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