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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.34, 69,317.03 and 11,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.34, 69,317.03 and 11,151 is: 16,726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.34 : 69,317.03 = 11,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.34/69,317.03 = 11,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.34x = 69,317.03 × 11,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.34x = 772,954,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,954,229.41/46,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,726.50

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