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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,826.48, 70,239.72 and 11,766.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,826.48, 70,239.72 and 11,766.14 is: 17,649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,826.48 : 70,239.72 = 11,766.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,826.48/70,239.72 = 11,766.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,826.48x = 70,239.72 × 11,766.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,826.48x = 826,450,379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,450,379.08/46,826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,649.21

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