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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,770.63, 70,153.67 and 17,186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,770.63, 70,153.67 and 17,186.19 is: 25,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,770.63 : 70,153.67 = 17,186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,770.63/70,153.67 = 17,186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,770.63x = 70,153.67 × 17,186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,770.63x = 1,205,674,215.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,674,215.89/46,770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,778.45

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