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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,969.53, 70,453.27 and 11,431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,969.53, 70,453.27 and 11,431.01 is: 17,146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,969.53 : 70,453.27 = 11,431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,969.53/70,453.27 = 11,431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,969.53x = 70,453.27 × 11,431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,969.53x = 805,351,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,351,653.06/46,969.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,146.26

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