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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,867.54, 70,307.99 and 17,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,867.54, 70,307.99 and 17,283.08 is: 25,927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,867.54 : 70,307.99 = 17,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,867.54/70,307.99 = 17,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,867.54x = 70,307.99 × 17,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,867.54x = 1,215,138,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,138,615.81/46,867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,927.08

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