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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,832.87, 70,249.36 and 11,772.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,832.87, 70,249.36 and 11,772.53 is: 17,658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,832.87 : 70,249.36 = 11,772.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,832.87/70,249.36 = 11,772.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,832.87x = 70,249.36 × 11,772.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,832.87x = 827,012,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,012,698.08/46,832.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,658.81

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