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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,768.07, 70,179.77 and 17,206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,768.07, 70,179.77 and 17,206.65 is: 25,820.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,768.07 : 70,179.77 = 17,206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,768.07/70,179.77 = 17,206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,768.07x = 70,179.77 × 17,206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,768.07x = 1,207,558,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,558,653.44/46,768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,820.15

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