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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,768.69, 70,152.99 and 11,708.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,768.69, 70,152.99 and 11,708.35 is: 17,562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,768.69 : 70,152.99 = 11,708.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,768.69/70,152.99 = 11,708.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,768.69x = 70,152.99 × 11,708.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,768.69x = 821,375,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,375,541.18/46,768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,562.51

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