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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,845.63, 70,268.54 and 11,785.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,845.63, 70,268.54 and 11,785.05 is: 17,677.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,845.63 : 70,268.54 = 11,785.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,845.63/70,268.54 = 11,785.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,845.63x = 70,268.54 × 11,785.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,845.63x = 828,118,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,118,198.40/46,845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,677.60

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