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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,117.93, 69,170.01 and 12,834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,117.93, 69,170.01 and 12,834.52 is: 19,249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,117.93 : 69,170.01 = 12,834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,117.93/69,170.01 = 12,834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,117.93x = 69,170.01 × 12,834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,117.93x = 887,763,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,763,915.08/46,117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,249.87

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