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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,759.23, 70,138.53 and 11,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,759.23, 70,138.53 and 11,698.88 is: 17,548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,759.23 : 70,138.53 = 11,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,759.23/70,138.53 = 11,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,759.23x = 70,138.53 × 11,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,759.23x = 820,541,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,541,895.15/46,759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.23

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