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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277.59, 69,415.77 and 11,217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277.59, 69,415.77 and 11,217.55 is: 16,826.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277.59 : 69,415.77 = 11,217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277.59/69,415.77 = 11,217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277.59x = 69,415.77 × 11,217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277.59x = 778,674,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,674,870.76/46,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.18

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