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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,950.04, 70,427.63 and 11,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,950.04, 70,427.63 and 11,890 is: 17,835.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,950.04 : 70,427.63 = 11,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,950.04/70,427.63 = 11,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,950.04x = 70,427.63 × 11,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,950.04x = 837,384,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,384,520.70/46,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,835.65

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