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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,835.86, 70,253.85 and 11,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,835.86, 70,253.85 and 11,775.52 is: 17,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,835.86 : 70,253.85 = 11,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,835.86/70,253.85 = 11,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,835.86x = 70,253.85 × 11,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,835.86x = 827,275,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,275,615.75/46,835.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.30

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