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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,764.82, 70,156.38 and 17,182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,764.82, 70,156.38 and 17,182.90 is: 25,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,764.82 : 70,156.38 = 17,182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,764.82/70,156.38 = 17,182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,764.82x = 70,156.38 × 17,182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,764.82x = 1,205,490,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,490,061.90/46,764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,777.71

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