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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,975.02, 70,462.38 and 11,914.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,975.02, 70,462.38 and 11,914.59 is: 17,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,975.02 : 70,462.38 = 11,914.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,975.02/70,462.38 = 11,914.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,975.02x = 70,462.38 × 11,914.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,975.02x = 839,530,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,530,368.12/46,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,871.85

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