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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,982.91, 70,473.42 and 11,444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,982.91, 70,473.42 and 11,444.43 is: 17,166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,982.91 : 70,473.42 = 11,444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,982.91/70,473.42 = 11,444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,982.91x = 70,473.42 × 11,444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,982.91x = 806,528,122.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,528,122.05/46,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,166.41

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