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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,285.08, 69,427.62 and 11,224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,285.08, 69,427.62 and 11,224.74 is: 16,837.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,285.08 : 69,427.62 = 11,224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,285.08/69,427.62 = 11,224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,285.08x = 69,427.62 × 11,224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,285.08x = 779,306,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,306,580.06/46,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.10

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