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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,842.96, 70,292.10 and 17,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,842.96, 70,292.10 and 17,281.44 is: 25,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,842.96 : 70,292.10 = 17,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,842.96/70,292.10 = 17,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,842.96x = 70,292.10 × 17,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,842.96x = 1,214,748,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,748,708.62/46,842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,932.36

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