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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,966.19, 70,449.23 and 11,427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,966.19, 70,449.23 and 11,427.29 is: 17,140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,966.19 : 70,449.23 = 11,427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,966.19/70,449.23 = 11,427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,966.19x = 70,449.23 × 11,427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,966.19x = 805,043,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,043,372.10/46,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,140.91

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