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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.36, 69,012.39 and 12,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.36, 69,012.39 and 12,727.70 is: 19,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.36 : 69,012.39 = 12,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.36/69,012.39 = 12,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.36x = 69,012.39 × 12,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.36x = 878,368,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,368,651.14/46,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.92

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