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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,912.53, 70,368.93 and 11,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,912.53, 70,368.93 and 11,373.71 is: 17,060.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,912.53 : 70,368.93 = 11,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,912.53/70,368.93 = 11,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,912.53x = 70,368.93 × 11,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,912.53x = 800,355,450.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,355,450.99/46,912.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,060.59

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