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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,845.64, 70,295.95 and 17,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,845.64, 70,295.95 and 17,284.08 is: 25,936.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,845.64 : 70,295.95 = 17,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,845.64/70,295.95 = 17,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,845.64x = 70,295.95 × 17,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,845.64x = 1,215,001,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,001,108.69/46,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,936.27

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