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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,863.39, 70,295.90 and 17,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,863.39, 70,295.90 and 17,265.99 is: 25,899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,863.39 : 70,295.90 = 17,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,863.39/70,295.90 = 17,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,863.39x = 70,295.90 × 17,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,863.39x = 1,213,728,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,728,220.11/46,863.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,899.28

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