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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,727.49, 70,090.88 and 11,666.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,727.49, 70,090.88 and 11,666.91 is: 17,500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,727.49 : 70,090.88 = 11,666.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,727.49/70,090.88 = 11,666.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,727.49x = 70,090.88 × 11,666.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,727.49x = 817,743,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,743,930.45/46,727.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,500.28

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