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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,021.57, 69,032.44 and 12,741.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,021.57, 69,032.44 and 12,741.73 is: 19,112.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,021.57 : 69,032.44 = 12,741.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,021.57/69,032.44 = 12,741.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,021.57x = 69,032.44 × 12,741.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,021.57x = 879,592,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,592,555.07/46,021.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,112.62

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