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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,905.65, 70,358.83 and 11,845.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,905.65, 70,358.83 and 11,845.32 is: 17,768.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,905.65 : 70,358.83 = 11,845.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,905.65/70,358.83 = 11,845.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,905.65x = 70,358.83 × 11,845.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,905.65x = 833,422,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,422,826.56/46,905.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,768.07

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