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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,309.73, 69,464.39 and 11,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,309.73, 69,464.39 and 11,249.48 is: 16,874.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,309.73 : 69,464.39 = 11,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,309.73/69,464.39 = 11,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,309.73x = 69,464.39 × 11,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,309.73x = 781,438,383.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,438,383.43/46,309.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,874.17

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