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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,841.54, 70,289.78 and 17,279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,841.54, 70,289.78 and 17,279.97 is: 25,930.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,841.54 : 70,289.78 = 17,279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,841.54/70,289.78 = 17,279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,841.54x = 70,289.78 × 17,279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,841.54x = 1,214,605,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,605,203.31/46,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,930.09

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