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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,768.12, 70,159.10 and 17,183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,768.12, 70,159.10 and 17,183.65 is: 25,778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,768.12 : 70,159.10 = 17,183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,768.12/70,159.10 = 17,183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,768.12x = 70,159.10 × 17,183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,768.12x = 1,205,589,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,589,157.40/46,768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,778.01

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