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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,977.48, 70,445.74 and 17,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,977.48, 70,445.74 and 17,773 is: 26,651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,977.48 : 70,445.74 = 17,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,977.48/70,445.74 = 17,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,977.48x = 70,445.74 × 17,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,977.48x = 1,252,032,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,032,137.02/46,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.75

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