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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,033.66, 69,051.98 and 12,754.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,033.66, 69,051.98 and 12,754.05 is: 19,131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,033.66 : 69,051.98 = 12,754.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,033.66/69,051.98 = 12,754.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,033.66x = 69,051.98 × 12,754.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,033.66x = 880,692,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,692,405.52/46,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,131.49

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