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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,059.62, 69,089.54 and 12,781.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,059.62, 69,089.54 and 12,781.47 is: 19,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,059.62 : 69,089.54 = 12,781.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,059.62/69,089.54 = 12,781.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,059.62x = 69,089.54 × 12,781.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,059.62x = 883,065,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,065,882.82/46,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,172.24

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