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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,298.67, 69,447.48 and 11,238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,298.67, 69,447.48 and 11,238.31 is: 16,857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,298.67 : 69,447.48 = 11,238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,298.67/69,447.48 = 11,238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,298.67x = 69,447.48 × 11,238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,298.67x = 780,472,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,472,308.96/46,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,857.34

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