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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,327.96, 69,491.28 and 11,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,327.96, 69,491.28 and 11,267.68 is: 16,901.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,327.96 : 69,491.28 = 11,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,327.96/69,491.28 = 11,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,327.96x = 69,491.28 × 11,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,327.96x = 783,005,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,005,505.83/46,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.36

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