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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,287.84, 69,431.76 and 11,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,287.84, 69,431.76 and 11,227.44 is: 16,841.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,287.84 : 69,431.76 = 11,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,287.84/69,431.76 = 11,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,287.84x = 69,431.76 × 11,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,287.84x = 779,540,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,540,919.49/46,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.16

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