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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,855.46, 70,310.91 and 17,294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,855.46, 70,310.91 and 17,294.18 is: 25,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,855.46 : 70,310.91 = 17,294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,855.46/70,310.91 = 17,294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,855.46x = 70,310.91 × 17,294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,855.46x = 1,215,969,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,969,533.50/46,855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,951.50

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