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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,007.93, 70,510.74 and 11,469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,007.93, 70,510.74 and 11,469.50 is: 17,203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,007.93 : 70,510.74 = 11,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,007.93/70,510.74 = 11,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,007.93x = 70,510.74 × 11,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,007.93x = 808,722,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,722,932.43/47,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,203.97

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