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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,752.81, 70,126.83 and 17,168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,752.81, 70,126.83 and 17,168.37 is: 25,751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,752.81 : 70,126.83 = 17,168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,752.81/70,126.83 = 17,168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,752.81x = 70,126.83 × 17,168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,752.81x = 1,203,963,364.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,963,364.37/46,752.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,751.68

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