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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,763.20, 70,175.49 and 17,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,763.20, 70,175.49 and 17,181.28 is: 25,783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,763.20 : 70,175.49 = 17,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,763.20/70,175.49 = 17,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,763.20x = 70,175.49 × 17,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,763.20x = 1,205,704,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,704,742.83/46,763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,783.20

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