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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,999.29, 70,498.76 and 11,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,999.29, 70,498.76 and 11,460.20 is: 17,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,999.29 : 70,498.76 = 11,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,999.29/70,498.76 = 11,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,999.29x = 70,498.76 × 11,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,999.29x = 807,929,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,929,889.35/46,999.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,190.26

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