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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,261.95, 69,392.70 and 11,201.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,261.95, 69,392.70 and 11,201.61 is: 16,802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,261.95 : 69,392.70 = 11,201.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,261.95/69,392.70 = 11,201.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,261.95x = 69,392.70 × 11,201.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,261.95x = 777,309,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,309,962.25/46,261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.36

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