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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,766.98, 70,150.38 and 11,706.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,766.98, 70,150.38 and 11,706.58 is: 17,559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,766.98 : 70,150.38 = 11,706.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,766.98/70,150.38 = 11,706.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,766.98x = 70,150.38 × 11,706.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,766.98x = 821,221,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,221,035.50/46,766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,559.85

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