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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,853.18, 70,307.22 and 17,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,853.18, 70,307.22 and 17,291.60 is: 25,947.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,853.18 : 70,307.22 = 17,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,853.18/70,307.22 = 17,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,853.18x = 70,307.22 × 17,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,853.18x = 1,215,723,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,723,973.82/46,853.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,947.53

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