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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,756.08, 70,143.26 and 17,174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,756.08, 70,143.26 and 17,174.14 is: 25,764.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,756.08 : 70,143.26 = 17,174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,756.08/70,143.26 = 17,174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,756.08x = 70,143.26 × 17,174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,756.08x = 1,204,650,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,650,167.30/46,756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,764.57

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