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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,052.39, 69,078.59 and 12,772.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,052.39, 69,078.59 and 12,772.46 is: 19,158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,052.39 : 69,078.59 = 12,772.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,052.39/69,078.59 = 12,772.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,052.39x = 69,078.59 × 12,772.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,052.39x = 882,303,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,303,527.63/46,052.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.69

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