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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,767.24, 70,150.86 and 11,706.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,767.24, 70,150.86 and 11,706.90 is: 17,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,767.24 : 70,150.86 = 11,706.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,767.24/70,150.86 = 11,706.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,767.24x = 70,150.86 × 11,706.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,767.24x = 821,248,839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,248,839.87/46,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,560.34

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