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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,382.53, 69,573.96 and 11,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,382.53, 69,573.96 and 11,322.18 is: 16,983.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,382.53 : 69,573.96 = 11,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,382.53/69,573.96 = 11,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,382.53x = 69,573.96 × 11,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,382.53x = 787,728,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,728,841.82/46,382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,983.31

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