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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,901.16, 70,302.48 and 17,300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,901.16, 70,302.48 and 17,300.16 is: 25,932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,901.16 : 70,302.48 = 17,300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,901.16/70,302.48 = 17,300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,901.16x = 70,302.48 × 17,300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,901.16x = 1,216,244,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,244,152.40/46,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,932.07

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