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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,037.69, 69,056.33 and 12,757.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,037.69, 69,056.33 and 12,757.66 is: 19,136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,037.69 : 69,056.33 = 12,757.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,037.69/69,056.33 = 12,757.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,037.69x = 69,056.33 × 12,757.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,037.69x = 880,997,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,997,178.99/46,037.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,136.43

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