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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,768.19, 70,152.08 and 11,707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,768.19, 70,152.08 and 11,707.74 is: 17,561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,768.19 : 70,152.08 = 11,707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,768.19/70,152.08 = 11,707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,768.19x = 70,152.08 × 11,707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,768.19x = 821,322,254.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,322,254.56/46,768.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,561.56

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