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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,845.79, 70,268.04 and 11,306.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,845.79, 70,268.04 and 11,306.79 is: 16,960.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,845.79 : 70,268.04 = 11,306.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,845.79/70,268.04 = 11,306.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,845.79x = 70,268.04 × 11,306.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,845.79x = 794,505,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,505,971.99/46,845.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,960.03

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