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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,849.96, 70,302.66 and 17,288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,849.96, 70,302.66 and 17,288.38 is: 25,942.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,849.96 : 70,302.66 = 17,288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,849.96/70,302.66 = 17,288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,849.96x = 70,302.66 × 17,288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,849.96x = 1,215,419,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,419,101.09/46,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.80

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