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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,297.67, 69,445.98 and 11,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,297.67, 69,445.98 and 11,237.31 is: 16,855.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,297.67 : 69,445.98 = 11,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,297.67/69,445.98 = 11,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,297.67x = 69,445.98 × 11,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,297.67x = 780,386,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,386,005.51/46,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.84

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