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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,881.96, 70,315.38 and 17,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,881.96, 70,315.38 and 17,313.72 is: 25,967.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,881.96 : 70,315.38 = 17,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,881.96/70,315.38 = 17,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,881.96x = 70,315.38 × 17,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,881.96x = 1,217,420,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,420,801.01/46,881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,967.79

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