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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,278.84, 69,418.26 and 11,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,278.84, 69,418.26 and 11,218.44 is: 16,827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,278.84 : 69,418.26 = 11,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,278.84/69,418.26 = 11,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,278.84x = 69,418.26 × 11,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,278.84x = 778,764,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,764,584.71/46,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,827.66

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