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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.08, 70,138.63 and 11,698.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.08, 70,138.63 and 11,698.74 is: 17,548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.08 : 70,138.63 = 11,698.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.08/70,138.63 = 11,698.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.08x = 70,138.63 × 11,698.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.08x = 820,533,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,533,545.14/46,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.11

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