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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,769.76, 70,152.52 and 17,185.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,769.76, 70,152.52 and 17,185.43 is: 25,777.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,769.76 : 70,152.52 = 17,185.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,769.76/70,152.52 = 17,185.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,769.76x = 70,152.52 × 17,185.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,769.76x = 1,205,601,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,601,221.78/46,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,777.37

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