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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,771.88, 70,155.54 and 17,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,771.88, 70,155.54 and 17,187.44 is: 25,780.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,771.88 : 70,155.54 = 17,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,771.88/70,155.54 = 17,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,771.88x = 70,155.54 × 17,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,771.88x = 1,205,794,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,794,134.42/46,771.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,780.32

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