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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,883.79, 70,323.24 and 11,823.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,883.79, 70,323.24 and 11,823.75 is: 17,735.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,883.79 : 70,323.24 = 11,823.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,883.79/70,323.24 = 11,823.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,883.79x = 70,323.24 × 11,823.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,883.79x = 831,484,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,484,408.95/46,883.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,735.01

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