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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,762.20, 70,173.99 and 17,180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,762.20, 70,173.99 and 17,180.28 is: 25,781.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,762.20 : 70,173.99 = 17,180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,762.20/70,173.99 = 17,180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,762.20x = 70,173.99 × 17,180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,762.20x = 1,205,608,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,608,796.92/46,762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,781.70

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