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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,278, 69,417.20 and 11,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,278, 69,417.20 and 11,217.72 is: 16,826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,278 : 69,417.20 = 11,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,278/69,417.20 = 11,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,278x = 69,417.20 × 11,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,278x = 778,702,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,702,712.78/46,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.63

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