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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,176.82, 69,265.24 and 11,116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,176.82, 69,265.24 and 11,116.48 is: 16,674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,176.82 : 69,265.24 = 11,116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,176.82/69,265.24 = 11,116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,176.82x = 69,265.24 × 11,116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,176.82x = 769,985,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,985,454.20/46,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,674.72

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