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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,863.09, 70,303.55 and 17,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,863.09, 70,303.55 and 17,283.24 is: 25,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,863.09 : 70,303.55 = 17,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,863.09/70,303.55 = 17,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,863.09x = 70,303.55 × 17,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,863.09x = 1,215,073,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,073,041.09/46,863.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,928.15

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