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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.14, 70,147.86 and 17,177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.14, 70,147.86 and 17,177.21 is: 25,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.14 : 70,147.86 = 17,177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.14/70,147.86 = 17,177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.14x = 70,147.86 × 17,177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.14x = 1,204,944,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,944,522.27/46,759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,769.18

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