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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,825.48, 70,238.22 and 11,765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,825.48, 70,238.22 and 11,765.14 is: 17,647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,825.48 : 70,238.22 = 11,765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,825.48/70,238.22 = 11,765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,825.48x = 70,238.22 × 11,765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,825.48x = 826,362,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,362,491.65/46,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,647.71

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