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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,908.78, 70,363.64 and 11,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,908.78, 70,363.64 and 11,848.44 is: 17,772.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,908.78 : 70,363.64 = 11,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,908.78/70,363.64 = 11,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,908.78x = 70,363.64 × 11,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,908.78x = 833,699,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,699,307.48/46,908.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,772.78

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