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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,897.74, 70,346.34 and 11,837.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,897.74, 70,346.34 and 11,837.25 is: 17,755.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,897.74 : 70,346.34 = 11,837.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,897.74/70,346.34 = 11,837.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,897.74x = 70,346.34 × 11,837.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,897.74x = 832,707,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,707,213.17/46,897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,755.81

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