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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,772.61, 70,158.92 and 17,177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,772.61, 70,158.92 and 17,177.64 is: 25,766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,772.61 : 70,158.92 = 17,177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,772.61/70,158.92 = 17,177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,772.61x = 70,158.92 × 17,177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,772.61x = 1,205,164,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,164,584.66/46,772.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,766.46

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