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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,762.77, 70,172.10 and 17,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,762.77, 70,172.10 and 17,183.60 is: 25,785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,762.77 : 70,172.10 = 17,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,762.77/70,172.10 = 17,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,762.77x = 70,172.10 × 17,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,762.77x = 1,205,808,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,808,946.70/46,762.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,785.66

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