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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,043.87, 69,058.97 and 12,760.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,043.87, 69,058.97 and 12,760.47 is: 19,138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,043.87 : 69,058.97 = 12,760.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,043.87/69,058.97 = 12,760.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,043.87x = 69,058.97 × 12,760.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,043.87x = 881,224,914.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,224,914.92/46,043.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,138.81

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