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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,983.58, 70,475.30 and 11,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,983.58, 70,475.30 and 11,444.88 is: 17,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,983.58 : 70,475.30 = 11,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,983.58/70,475.30 = 11,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,983.58x = 70,475.30 × 11,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,983.58x = 806,581,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,581,351.46/46,983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,167.30

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