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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,027.68, 69,033.80 and 12,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,027.68, 69,033.80 and 12,751.12 is: 19,124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,027.68 : 69,033.80 = 12,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,027.68/69,033.80 = 12,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,027.68x = 69,033.80 × 12,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,027.68x = 880,258,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,258,386.03/46,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,124.55

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