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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,752.03, 70,086.41 and 17,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,752.03, 70,086.41 and 17,163 is: 25,729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,752.03 : 70,086.41 = 17,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,752.03/70,086.41 = 17,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,752.03x = 70,086.41 × 17,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,752.03x = 1,202,892,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,892,969.02/46,752.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,729.21

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