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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,766.88, 70,148.21 and 17,182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,766.88, 70,148.21 and 17,182.55 is: 25,773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,766.88 : 70,148.21 = 17,182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,766.88/70,148.21 = 17,182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,766.88x = 70,148.21 × 17,182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,766.88x = 1,205,325,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,325,215.19/46,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,773.05

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