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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,688.68, 70,033.27 and 11,628.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,688.68, 70,033.27 and 11,628.33 is: 17,442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,688.68 : 70,033.27 = 11,628.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,688.68/70,033.27 = 11,628.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,688.68x = 70,033.27 × 11,628.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,688.68x = 814,369,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,369,974.54/46,688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,442.56

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