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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,973.22, 70,460.37 and 11,911.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,973.22, 70,460.37 and 11,911.98 is: 17,868.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,973.22 : 70,460.37 = 11,911.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,973.22/70,460.37 = 11,911.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,973.22x = 70,460.37 × 11,911.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,973.22x = 839,322,518.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,322,518.23/46,973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,868.11

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