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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,892.29, 70,338.13 and 11,831.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,892.29, 70,338.13 and 11,831.98 is: 17,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,892.29 : 70,338.13 = 11,831.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,892.29/70,338.13 = 11,831.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,892.29x = 70,338.13 × 11,831.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,892.29x = 832,239,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,239,347.40/46,892.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,747.89

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