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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,854.96, 70,310.16 and 17,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,854.96, 70,310.16 and 17,293.68 is: 25,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,854.96 : 70,310.16 = 17,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,854.96/70,310.16 = 17,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,854.96x = 70,310.16 × 17,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,854.96x = 1,215,921,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,921,407.79/46,854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,950.75

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