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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,846.63, 70,270.04 and 11,786.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,846.63, 70,270.04 and 11,786.05 is: 17,679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,846.63 : 70,270.04 = 11,786.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,846.63/70,270.04 = 11,786.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,846.63x = 70,270.04 × 11,786.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,846.63x = 828,206,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,206,204.94/46,846.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,679.10

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