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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,756.38, 70,092.81 and 17,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,756.38, 70,092.81 and 17,167.35 is: 25,735.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,756.38 : 70,092.81 = 17,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,756.38/70,092.81 = 17,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,756.38x = 70,092.81 × 17,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,756.38x = 1,203,307,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,307,801.75/46,756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,735.69

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