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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,841.46, 70,289.85 and 17,279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,841.46, 70,289.85 and 17,279.94 is: 25,930.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,841.46 : 70,289.85 = 17,279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,841.46/70,289.85 = 17,279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,841.46x = 70,289.85 × 17,279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,841.46x = 1,214,604,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,604,390.61/46,841.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,930.11

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