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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,037.82, 69,049.04 and 12,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,037.82, 69,049.04 and 12,761.26 is: 19,139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,037.82 : 69,049.04 = 12,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,037.82/69,049.04 = 12,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,037.82x = 69,049.04 × 12,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,037.82x = 881,152,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,152,752.19/46,037.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.76

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