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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,332.41, 70,996.56 and 11,793.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,332.41, 70,996.56 and 11,793.90 is: 17,690.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,332.41 : 70,996.56 = 11,793.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,332.41/70,996.56 = 11,793.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,332.41x = 70,996.56 × 11,793.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,332.41x = 837,326,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,326,328.98/47,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,690.34

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