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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,318.59, 69,477.89 and 11,258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,318.59, 69,477.89 and 11,258.19 is: 16,887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,318.59 : 69,477.89 = 11,258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,318.59/69,477.89 = 11,258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,318.59x = 69,477.89 × 11,258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,318.59x = 782,195,230.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,195,230.13/46,318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.29

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