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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,021.91, 69,024.77 and 12,288.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,021.91, 69,024.77 and 12,288.35 is: 18,430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,021.91 : 69,024.77 = 12,288.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,021.91/69,024.77 = 12,288.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,021.91x = 69,024.77 × 12,288.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,021.91x = 848,200,125.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,200,125.86/46,021.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.35

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