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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,862.39, 70,294.40 and 17,264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,862.39, 70,294.40 and 17,264.99 is: 25,897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,862.39 : 70,294.40 = 17,264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,862.39/70,294.40 = 17,264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,862.39x = 70,294.40 × 17,264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,862.39x = 1,213,632,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,632,113.06/46,862.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,897.79

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