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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.24, 69,014.10 and 12,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.24, 69,014.10 and 12,729.40 is: 19,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.24 : 69,014.10 = 12,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.24/69,014.10 = 12,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.24x = 69,014.10 × 12,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.24x = 878,508,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,508,084.54/46,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,094.17

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