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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,976.98, 70,465.48 and 11,916.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,976.98, 70,465.48 and 11,916.82 is: 17,875.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,976.98 : 70,465.48 = 11,916.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,976.98/70,465.48 = 11,916.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,976.98x = 70,465.48 × 11,916.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,976.98x = 839,724,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,724,441.37/46,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,875.23

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