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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,972.37, 70,461.03 and 11,912.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,972.37, 70,461.03 and 11,912.33 is: 17,869.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,972.37 : 70,461.03 = 11,912.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,972.37/70,461.03 = 11,912.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,972.37x = 70,461.03 × 11,912.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,972.37x = 839,355,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,355,041.50/46,972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.12

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