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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,973.98, 70,460.98 and 11,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,973.98, 70,460.98 and 11,913.82 is: 17,870.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,973.98 : 70,460.98 = 11,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,973.98/70,460.98 = 11,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,973.98x = 70,460.98 × 11,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,973.98x = 839,459,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,459,432.74/46,973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,870.73

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