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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,118.93, 69,171.51 and 12,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,118.93, 69,171.51 and 12,835.52 is: 19,251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,118.93 : 69,171.51 = 12,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,118.93/69,171.51 = 12,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,118.93x = 69,171.51 × 12,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,118.93x = 887,852,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,852,300.04/46,118.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.36

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