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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,191.62, 69,287.43 and 11,131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,191.62, 69,287.43 and 11,131.31 is: 16,696.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,191.62 : 69,287.43 = 11,131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,191.62/69,287.43 = 11,131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,191.62x = 69,287.43 × 11,131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,191.62x = 771,259,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,259,862.43/46,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.97

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