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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.62, 69,427.13 and 11,224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.62, 69,427.13 and 11,224.26 is: 16,836.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.62 : 69,427.13 = 11,224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.62/69,427.13 = 11,224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.62x = 69,427.13 × 11,224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.62x = 779,268,102.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,268,102.05/46,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,836.44

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