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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,623.68, 69,934.56 and 11,562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,623.68, 69,934.56 and 11,562.92 is: 17,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,623.68 : 69,934.56 = 11,562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,623.68/69,934.56 = 11,562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,623.68x = 69,934.56 × 11,562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,623.68x = 808,647,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,647,722.52/46,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,344.14

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