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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,249.68, 69,374.64 and 11,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,249.68, 69,374.64 and 11,189.28 is: 16,783.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,249.68 : 69,374.64 = 11,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,249.68/69,374.64 = 11,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,249.68x = 69,374.64 × 11,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,249.68x = 776,252,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,252,271.86/46,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,783.95

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