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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,768.76, 70,151.02 and 17,184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,768.76, 70,151.02 and 17,184.43 is: 25,775.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,768.76 : 70,151.02 = 17,184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,768.76/70,151.02 = 17,184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,768.76x = 70,151.02 × 17,184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,768.76x = 1,205,505,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,505,074.28/46,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,775.86

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