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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,746.59, 70,129.05 and 17,164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,746.59, 70,129.05 and 17,164.67 is: 25,750.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,746.59 : 70,129.05 = 17,164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,746.59/70,129.05 = 17,164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,746.59x = 70,129.05 × 17,164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,746.59x = 1,203,741,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,741,650.02/46,746.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,750.37

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