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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,864.71, 70,296.44 and 11,325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,864.71, 70,296.44 and 11,325.75 is: 16,988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,864.71 : 70,296.44 = 11,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,864.71/70,296.44 = 11,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,864.71x = 70,296.44 × 11,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,864.71x = 796,159,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,159,848.70/46,864.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,988.47

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