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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,048.23, 69,065.49 and 12,764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,048.23, 69,065.49 and 12,764.82 is: 19,145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,048.23 : 69,065.49 = 12,764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,048.23/69,065.49 = 12,764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,048.23x = 69,065.49 × 12,764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,048.23x = 881,608,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,608,548.06/46,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,145.33

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