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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,926.62, 70,389.33 and 11,388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,926.62, 70,389.33 and 11,388.23 is: 17,082.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,926.62 : 70,389.33 = 11,388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,926.62/70,389.33 = 11,388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,926.62x = 70,389.33 × 11,388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,926.62x = 801,609,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,609,879.59/46,926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,082.20

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