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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,767.88, 70,149.70 and 17,183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,767.88, 70,149.70 and 17,183.55 is: 25,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,767.88 : 70,149.70 = 17,183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,767.88/70,149.70 = 17,183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,767.88x = 70,149.70 × 17,183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,767.88x = 1,205,420,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,420,877.44/46,767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,774.55

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