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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,752.31, 70,126.08 and 17,167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,752.31, 70,126.08 and 17,167.87 is: 25,750.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,752.31 : 70,126.08 = 17,167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,752.31/70,126.08 = 17,167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,752.31x = 70,126.08 × 17,167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,752.31x = 1,203,915,425.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,915,425.05/46,752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,750.93

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