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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,042.06, 69,063.60 and 12,762.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,042.06, 69,063.60 and 12,762.41 is: 19,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,042.06 : 69,063.60 = 12,762.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,042.06/69,063.60 = 12,762.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,042.06x = 69,063.60 × 12,762.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,042.06x = 881,418,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,418,016.46/46,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.76

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