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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,281.92, 69,423.32 and 11,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,281.92, 69,423.32 and 11,221.88 is: 16,832.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,281.92 : 69,423.32 = 11,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,281.92/69,423.32 = 11,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,281.92x = 69,423.32 × 11,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,281.92x = 779,060,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,060,166.24/46,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.93

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