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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,287.15, 69,430.74 and 11,226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,287.15, 69,430.74 and 11,226.81 is: 16,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,287.15 : 69,430.74 = 11,226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,287.15/69,430.74 = 11,226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,287.15x = 69,430.74 × 11,226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,287.15x = 779,485,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,485,749.13/46,287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.22

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