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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,958.58, 70,437.96 and 11,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,958.58, 70,437.96 and 11,898.24 is: 17,847.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,958.58 : 70,437.96 = 11,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,958.58/70,437.96 = 11,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,958.58x = 70,437.96 × 11,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,958.58x = 838,087,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,087,753.19/46,958.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.38

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