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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,045.73, 69,061.74 and 12,762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,045.73, 69,061.74 and 12,762.32 is: 19,141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,045.73 : 69,061.74 = 12,762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,045.73/69,061.74 = 12,762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,045.73x = 69,061.74 × 12,762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,045.73x = 881,387,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,387,680.33/46,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.57

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