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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,127.08, 69,186.56 and 12,844.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,127.08, 69,186.56 and 12,844.99 is: 19,266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,127.08 : 69,186.56 = 12,844.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,127.08/69,186.56 = 12,844.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,127.08x = 69,186.56 × 12,844.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,127.08x = 888,700,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,700,325.40/46,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.35

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