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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277.46, 69,415.52 and 11,216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277.46, 69,415.52 and 11,216.88 is: 16,825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277.46 : 69,415.52 = 11,216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277.46/69,415.52 = 11,216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277.46x = 69,415.52 × 11,216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277.46x = 778,625,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,625,501.89/46,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.16

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