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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,014.08, 69,022.67 and 12,731.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,014.08, 69,022.67 and 12,731.36 is: 19,097.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,014.08 : 69,022.67 = 12,731.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,014.08/69,022.67 = 12,731.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,014.08x = 69,022.67 × 12,731.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,014.08x = 878,752,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,752,568.83/46,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,097.47

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