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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,063.50, 69,095.25 and 13,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,063.50, 69,095.25 and 13,231.50 is: 19,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,063.50 : 69,095.25 = 13,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,063.50/69,095.25 = 13,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,063.50x = 69,095.25 × 13,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,063.50x = 914,233,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,233,800.38/46,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.25

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