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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.22, 69,009.20 and 12,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.22, 69,009.20 and 12,727.74 is: 19,091.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.22 : 69,009.20 = 12,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.22/69,009.20 = 12,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.22x = 69,009.20 × 12,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.22x = 878,330,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,330,832.78/46,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.98

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