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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,039.05, 69,060.03 and 12,759.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,039.05, 69,060.03 and 12,759.42 is: 19,139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,039.05 : 69,060.03 = 12,759.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,039.05/69,060.03 = 12,759.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,039.05x = 69,060.03 × 12,759.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,039.05x = 881,165,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,165,927.98/46,039.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.53

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