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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,344.84, 69,517.34 and 11,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,344.84, 69,517.34 and 11,284.52 is: 16,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,344.84 : 69,517.34 = 11,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,344.84/69,517.34 = 11,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,344.84x = 69,517.34 × 11,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,344.84x = 784,469,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,469,813.58/46,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.80

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