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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,865.34, 70,306.92 and 17,285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,865.34, 70,306.92 and 17,285.49 is: 25,931.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,865.34 : 70,306.92 = 17,285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,865.34/70,306.92 = 17,285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,865.34x = 70,306.92 × 17,285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,865.34x = 1,215,289,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,289,562.59/46,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,931.52

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