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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,748.65, 70,122.98 and 11,688.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,748.65, 70,122.98 and 11,688.31 is: 17,532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,748.65 : 70,122.98 = 11,688.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,748.65/70,122.98 = 11,688.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,748.65x = 70,122.98 × 11,688.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,748.65x = 819,619,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,619,128.36/46,748.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,532.47

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