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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,287.14, 69,430.02 and 11,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,287.14, 69,430.02 and 11,227.10 is: 16,840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,287.14 : 69,430.02 = 11,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,287.14/69,430.02 = 11,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,287.14x = 69,430.02 × 11,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,287.14x = 779,497,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,497,777.54/46,287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.48

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