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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,310.85, 69,465.67 and 11,250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,310.85, 69,465.67 and 11,250.41 is: 16,875.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,310.85 : 69,465.67 = 11,250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,310.85/69,465.67 = 11,250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,310.85x = 69,465.67 × 11,250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,310.85x = 781,516,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,516,892.97/46,310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.46

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