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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.02, 68,999.55 and 12,726.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.02, 68,999.55 and 12,726.37 is: 19,086.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.02 : 68,999.55 = 12,726.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.02/68,999.55 = 12,726.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.02x = 68,999.55 × 12,726.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.02x = 878,113,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,113,803.13/46,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,086.52

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