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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,329.56, 69,493.76 and 11,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,329.56, 69,493.76 and 11,269.24 is: 16,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,329.56 : 69,493.76 = 11,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,329.56/69,493.76 = 11,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,329.56x = 69,493.76 × 11,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,329.56x = 783,141,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,141,859.94/46,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,903.72

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