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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,841.49, 70,199.85 and 17,231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,841.49, 70,199.85 and 17,231.94 is: 25,824.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,841.49 : 70,199.85 = 17,231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,841.49/70,199.85 = 17,231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,841.49x = 70,199.85 × 17,231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,841.49x = 1,209,679,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,679,603.21/46,841.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.96

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