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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,771.76, 70,116.14 and 17,182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,771.76, 70,116.14 and 17,182.68 is: 25,758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,771.76 : 70,116.14 = 17,182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,771.76/70,116.14 = 17,182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,771.76x = 70,116.14 × 17,182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,771.76x = 1,204,783,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,783,196.46/46,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,758.77

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