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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,125.92, 69,181.32 and 12,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,125.92, 69,181.32 and 12,848.24 is: 19,270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,125.92 : 69,181.32 = 12,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,125.92/69,181.32 = 12,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,125.92x = 69,181.32 × 12,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,125.92x = 888,858,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,858,202.88/46,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.25

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