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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,952.04, 70,430.63 and 11,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,952.04, 70,430.63 and 11,892 is: 17,838.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,952.04 : 70,430.63 = 11,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,952.04/70,430.63 = 11,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,952.04x = 70,430.63 × 11,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,952.04x = 837,560,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,560,992.50/46,952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,838.65

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