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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.84, 69,227.76 and 11,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.84, 69,227.76 and 11,091.50 is: 16,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.84 : 69,227.76 = 11,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.84/69,227.76 = 11,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.84x = 69,227.76 × 11,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.84x = 767,839,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,839,700.04/46,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.25

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