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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,664.29, 69,996.40 and 11,603.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,664.29, 69,996.40 and 11,603.94 is: 17,405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,664.29 : 69,996.40 = 11,603.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,664.29/69,996.40 = 11,603.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,664.29x = 69,996.40 × 11,603.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,664.29x = 812,234,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,234,025.82/46,664.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,405.90

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