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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,760.14, 70,149.36 and 17,178.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,760.14, 70,149.36 and 17,178.21 is: 25,770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,760.14 : 70,149.36 = 17,178.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,760.14/70,149.36 = 17,178.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,760.14x = 70,149.36 × 17,178.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,760.14x = 1,205,040,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,040,437.45/46,760.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.68

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