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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,059.12, 69,088.79 and 12,780.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,059.12, 69,088.79 and 12,780.97 is: 19,171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,059.12 : 69,088.79 = 12,780.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,059.12/69,088.79 = 12,780.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,059.12x = 69,088.79 × 12,780.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,059.12x = 883,021,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,021,752.33/46,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,171.49

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