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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,979.73, 70,469.28 and 11,440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,979.73, 70,469.28 and 11,440.62 is: 17,160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,979.73 : 70,469.28 = 11,440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,979.73/70,469.28 = 11,440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,979.73x = 70,469.28 × 11,440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,979.73x = 806,212,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,212,254.15/46,979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,160.85

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