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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,762.11, 70,171.12 and 17,182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,762.11, 70,171.12 and 17,182.94 is: 25,784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,762.11 : 70,171.12 = 17,182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,762.11/70,171.12 = 17,182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,762.11x = 70,171.12 × 17,182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,762.11x = 1,205,745,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,745,916.02/46,762.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,784.68

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