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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,316.10, 69,473.55 and 11,255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,316.10, 69,473.55 and 11,255.67 is: 16,883.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,316.10 : 69,473.55 = 11,255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,316.10/69,473.55 = 11,255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,316.10x = 69,473.55 × 11,255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,316.10x = 781,971,352.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,971,352.53/46,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,883.36

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