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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,308.93, 69,462.86 and 11,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,308.93, 69,462.86 and 11,248.62 is: 16,872.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,308.93 : 69,462.86 = 11,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,308.93/69,462.86 = 11,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,308.93x = 69,462.86 × 11,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,308.93x = 781,361,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,361,260.01/46,308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,872.80

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