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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,287.93, 69,432.30 and 11,227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,287.93, 69,432.30 and 11,227.89 is: 16,841.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,287.93 : 69,432.30 = 11,227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,287.93/69,432.30 = 11,227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,287.93x = 69,432.30 × 11,227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,287.93x = 779,578,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,578,226.85/46,287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.93

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