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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,984.93, 70,477.70 and 11,924.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,984.93, 70,477.70 and 11,924.69 is: 17,887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,984.93 : 70,477.70 = 11,924.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,984.93/70,477.70 = 11,924.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,984.93x = 70,477.70 × 11,924.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,984.93x = 840,424,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,424,312.40/46,984.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,887.10

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