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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,271.84, 69,407.82 and 11,211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,271.84, 69,407.82 and 11,211.39 is: 16,817.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,271.84 : 69,407.82 = 11,211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,271.84/69,407.82 = 11,211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,271.84x = 69,407.82 × 11,211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,271.84x = 778,158,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,158,139.07/46,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,817.10

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