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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,315.68, 69,472.98 and 11,255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,315.68, 69,472.98 and 11,255.37 is: 16,882.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,315.68 : 69,472.98 = 11,255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,315.68/69,472.98 = 11,255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,315.68x = 69,472.98 × 11,255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,315.68x = 781,944,094.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,944,094.90/46,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,882.92

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