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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,877.59, 70,308.82 and 17,309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,877.59, 70,308.82 and 17,309.35 is: 25,961.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,877.59 : 70,308.82 = 17,309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,877.59/70,308.82 = 17,309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,877.59x = 70,308.82 × 17,309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,877.59x = 1,216,999,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,999,973.47/46,877.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,961.23

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