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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,841.54, 70,263.22 and 17,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,841.54, 70,263.22 and 17,244.14 is: 25,866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,841.54 : 70,263.22 = 17,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,841.54/70,263.22 = 17,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,841.54x = 70,263.22 × 17,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,841.54x = 1,211,629,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,629,021.30/46,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,866.55

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