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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,675.73, 70,013.60 and 11,615.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,675.73, 70,013.60 and 11,615.38 is: 17,423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,675.73 : 70,013.60 = 11,615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,675.73/70,013.60 = 11,615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,675.73x = 70,013.60 × 11,615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,675.73x = 813,234,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,234,336.06/46,675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,423.07

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