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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,228.34, 69,341.90 and 11,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,228.34, 69,341.90 and 11,167.76 is: 16,751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,228.34 : 69,341.90 = 11,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,228.34/69,341.90 = 11,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,228.34x = 69,341.90 × 11,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,228.34x = 774,393,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,393,294.60/46,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.49

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