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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,311.57, 69,467.36 and 11,251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,311.57, 69,467.36 and 11,251.13 is: 16,876.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,311.57 : 69,467.36 = 11,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,311.57/69,467.36 = 11,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,311.57x = 69,467.36 × 11,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,311.57x = 781,585,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,585,894.52/46,311.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,876.69

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