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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,870.62, 70,245.54 and 17,253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,870.62, 70,245.54 and 17,253.38 is: 25,857.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,870.62 : 70,245.54 = 17,253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,870.62/70,245.54 = 17,253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,870.62x = 70,245.54 × 17,253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,870.62x = 1,211,972,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,972,643.70/46,870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,857.83

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