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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,799.96, 70,199.84 and 11,261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,799.96, 70,199.84 and 11,261.25 is: 16,891.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,799.96 : 70,199.84 = 11,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,799.96/70,199.84 = 11,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,799.96x = 70,199.84 × 11,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,799.96x = 790,537,976.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,537,976.35/46,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,891.85

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