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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,311.84, 69,467.76 and 11,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,311.84, 69,467.76 and 11,251.44 is: 16,877.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,311.84 : 69,467.76 = 11,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,311.84/69,467.76 = 11,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,311.84x = 69,467.76 × 11,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,311.84x = 781,612,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,612,333.57/46,311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,877.16

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