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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,055.70, 69,083.73 and 12,778.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,055.70, 69,083.73 and 12,778.38 is: 19,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,055.70 : 69,083.73 = 12,778.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,055.70/69,083.73 = 12,778.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,055.70x = 69,083.73 × 12,778.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,055.70x = 882,778,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,778,153.76/46,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,167.62

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