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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,059.84, 69,089.50 and 12,779.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,059.84, 69,089.50 and 12,779.56 is: 19,169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,059.84 : 69,089.50 = 12,779.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,059.84/69,089.50 = 12,779.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,059.84x = 69,089.50 × 12,779.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,059.84x = 882,933,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,933,410.62/46,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,169.27

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