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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,749.06, 70,121.21 and 17,164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,749.06, 70,121.21 and 17,164.62 is: 25,746.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,749.06 : 70,121.21 = 17,164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,749.06/70,121.21 = 17,164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,749.06x = 70,121.21 × 17,164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,749.06x = 1,203,603,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,603,837.77/46,749.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,746.05

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