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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,999.89, 70,493.36 and 17,010.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,999.89, 70,493.36 and 17,010.86 is: 25,513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,999.89 : 70,493.36 = 17,010.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,999.89/70,493.36 = 17,010.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,999.89x = 70,493.36 × 17,010.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,999.89x = 1,199,152,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,152,240.37/46,999.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,513.94

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