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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,788.99, 70,181.25 and 17,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,788.99, 70,181.25 and 17,204.76 is: 25,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,788.99 : 70,181.25 = 17,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,788.99/70,181.25 = 17,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,788.99x = 70,181.25 × 17,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,788.99x = 1,207,451,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,451,562.75/46,788.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,806.32

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