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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,014.71, 69,023.60 and 12,731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,014.71, 69,023.60 and 12,731.99 is: 19,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,014.71 : 69,023.60 = 12,731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,014.71/69,023.60 = 12,731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,014.71x = 69,023.60 × 12,731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,014.71x = 878,807,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,807,784.96/46,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.41

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