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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,512.32, 69,767.91 and 11,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,512.32, 69,767.91 and 11,452.28 is: 17,178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,512.32 : 69,767.91 = 11,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,512.32/69,767.91 = 11,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,512.32x = 69,767.91 × 11,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,512.32x = 799,001,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,001,640.33/46,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,178.28

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