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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,674.24, 70,011.38 and 11,613.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,674.24, 70,011.38 and 11,613.90 is: 17,420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,674.24 : 70,011.38 = 11,613.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,674.24/70,011.38 = 11,613.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,674.24x = 70,011.38 × 11,613.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,674.24x = 813,104,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,104,998.62/46,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,420.85

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