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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,664.43, 69,996.69 and 11,604.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,664.43, 69,996.69 and 11,604.09 is: 17,406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,664.43 : 69,996.69 = 11,604.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,664.43/69,996.69 = 11,604.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,664.43x = 69,996.69 × 11,604.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,664.43x = 812,247,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,247,890.46/46,664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,406.15

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