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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,878.93, 70,299.47 and 17,290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,878.93, 70,299.47 and 17,290.19 is: 25,928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,878.93 : 70,299.47 = 17,290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,878.93/70,299.47 = 17,290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,878.93x = 70,299.47 × 17,290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,878.93x = 1,215,491,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,491,412.17/46,878.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,928.31

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