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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,843.79, 70,266.60 and 17,246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,843.79, 70,266.60 and 17,246.39 is: 25,869.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,843.79 : 70,266.60 = 17,246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,843.79/70,266.60 = 17,246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,843.79x = 70,266.60 × 17,246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,843.79x = 1,211,845,187.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,845,187.57/46,843.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,869.92

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