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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,275.93, 69,413.89 and 11,215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,275.93, 69,413.89 and 11,215.58 is: 16,823.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,275.93 : 69,413.89 = 11,215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,275.93/69,413.89 = 11,215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,275.93x = 69,413.89 × 11,215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,275.93x = 778,517,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,517,260.33/46,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.37

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