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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,558.79, 69,838.38 and 11,498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,558.79, 69,838.38 and 11,498.45 is: 17,247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,558.79 : 69,838.38 = 11,498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,558.79/69,838.38 = 11,498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,558.79x = 69,838.38 × 11,498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,558.79x = 803,032,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,032,771.32/46,558.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,247.72

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