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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,278.59, 69,417.27 and 11,218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,278.59, 69,417.27 and 11,218.55 is: 16,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,278.59 : 69,417.27 = 11,218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,278.59/69,417.27 = 11,218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,278.59x = 69,417.27 × 11,218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,278.59x = 778,761,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,761,114.36/46,278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,827.68

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