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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,898.64, 70,348.86 and 17,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,898.64, 70,348.86 and 17,301.24 is: 25,952.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,898.64 : 70,348.86 = 17,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,898.64/70,348.86 = 17,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,898.64x = 70,348.86 × 17,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,898.64x = 1,217,122,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,122,510.59/46,898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.19

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