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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.82, 69,427.22 and 11,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.82, 69,427.22 and 11,224.46 is: 16,836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.82 : 69,427.22 = 11,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.82/69,427.22 = 11,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.82x = 69,427.22 × 11,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.82x = 779,283,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,283,171.25/46,284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,836.69

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