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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,847.16, 70,275.36 and 17,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,847.16, 70,275.36 and 17,258.04 is: 25,888.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,847.16 : 70,275.36 = 17,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,847.16/70,275.36 = 17,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,847.16x = 70,275.36 × 17,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,847.16x = 1,212,814,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,814,973.89/46,847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,888.76

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