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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,014.52, 69,023.33 and 12,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,014.52, 69,023.33 and 12,731.80 is: 19,098.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,014.52 : 69,023.33 = 12,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,014.52/69,023.33 = 12,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,014.52x = 69,023.33 × 12,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,014.52x = 878,791,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,791,232.89/46,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.13

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