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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,177.97, 69,266.99 and 11,117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,177.97, 69,266.99 and 11,117.63 is: 16,676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,177.97 : 69,266.99 = 11,117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,177.97/69,266.99 = 11,117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,177.97x = 69,266.99 × 11,117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,177.97x = 770,084,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,084,967.00/46,177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,676.46

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