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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,296.58, 69,444.99 and 11,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,296.58, 69,444.99 and 11,236.18 is: 16,854.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,296.58 : 69,444.99 = 11,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,296.58/69,444.99 = 11,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,296.58x = 69,444.99 × 11,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,296.58x = 780,296,407.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,296,407.74/46,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.30

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