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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,821.96, 70,227.72 and 11,761.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,821.96, 70,227.72 and 11,761.70 is: 17,641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,821.96 : 70,227.72 = 11,761.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,821.96/70,227.72 = 11,761.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,821.96x = 70,227.72 × 11,761.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,821.96x = 825,997,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,997,023.19/46,821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,641.23

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