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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,477.83, 69,716.97 and 11,417.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,477.83, 69,716.97 and 11,417.49 is: 17,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,477.83 : 69,716.97 = 11,417.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,477.83/69,716.97 = 11,417.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,477.83x = 69,716.97 × 11,417.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,477.83x = 795,992,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,992,807.81/46,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,126.29

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