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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,966.72, 70,454.18 and 11,906.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,966.72, 70,454.18 and 11,906.38 is: 17,860.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,966.72 : 70,454.18 = 11,906.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,966.72/70,454.18 = 11,906.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,966.72x = 70,454.18 × 11,906.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,966.72x = 838,854,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,854,239.67/46,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,860.61

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