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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,764.55, 70,146.83 and 17,169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,764.55, 70,146.83 and 17,169.58 is: 25,754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,764.55 : 70,146.83 = 17,169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,764.55/70,146.83 = 17,169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,764.55x = 70,146.83 × 17,169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,764.55x = 1,204,391,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,391,348.22/46,764.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,754.37

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