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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,971.37, 70,459.53 and 11,911.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,971.37, 70,459.53 and 11,911.33 is: 17,867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,971.37 : 70,459.53 = 11,911.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,971.37/70,459.53 = 11,911.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,971.37x = 70,459.53 × 11,911.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,971.37x = 839,266,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,266,713.47/46,971.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,867.62

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