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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,958.76, 70,438.60 and 11,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,958.76, 70,438.60 and 11,898.44 is: 17,847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,958.76 : 70,438.60 = 11,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,958.76/70,438.60 = 11,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,958.76x = 70,438.60 × 11,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,958.76x = 838,109,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,109,455.78/46,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.78

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