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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,233.06, 69,349.77 and 11,172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,233.06, 69,349.77 and 11,172.66 is: 16,759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,233.06 : 69,349.77 = 11,172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,233.06/69,349.77 = 11,172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,233.06x = 69,349.77 × 11,172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,233.06x = 774,821,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,821,401.29/46,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,759.03

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