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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,955.04, 70,435.13 and 11,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,955.04, 70,435.13 and 11,895 is: 17,843.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,955.04 : 70,435.13 = 11,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,955.04/70,435.13 = 11,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,955.04x = 70,435.13 × 11,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,955.04x = 837,825,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,825,811.88/46,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,843.15

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