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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,666.62, 69,976.17 and 17,076.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,666.62, 69,976.17 and 17,076.78 is: 25,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,666.62 : 69,976.17 = 17,076.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,666.62/69,976.17 = 17,076.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,666.62x = 69,976.17 × 17,076.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,666.62x = 1,194,967,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,967,660.33/46,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.48

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