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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,999.79, 70,498.76 and 11,461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,999.79, 70,498.76 and 11,461.24 is: 17,191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,999.79 : 70,498.76 = 11,461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,999.79/70,498.76 = 11,461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,999.79x = 70,498.76 × 11,461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,999.79x = 808,002,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,002,855.57/46,999.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,191.63

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