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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.60, 69,434.40 and 11,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.60, 69,434.40 and 11,229.20 is: 16,843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.60 : 69,434.40 = 11,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.60/69,434.40 = 11,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.60x = 69,434.40 × 11,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.60x = 779,692,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,692,764.48/46,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.80

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