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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,982.73, 70,473.78 and 11,443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,982.73, 70,473.78 and 11,443.62 is: 17,165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,982.73 : 70,473.78 = 11,443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,982.73/70,473.78 = 11,443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,982.73x = 70,473.78 × 11,443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,982.73x = 806,475,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,475,158.28/46,982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,165.35

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