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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,768.98, 70,153.38 and 11,708.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,768.98, 70,153.38 and 11,708.58 is: 17,562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,768.98 : 70,153.38 = 11,708.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,768.98/70,153.38 = 11,708.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,768.98x = 70,153.38 × 11,708.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,768.98x = 821,396,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,396,462.00/46,768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,562.85

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