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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,144.76, 69,215.04 and 12,864.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,144.76, 69,215.04 and 12,864.15 is: 19,295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,144.76 : 69,215.04 = 12,864.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,144.76/69,215.04 = 12,864.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,144.76x = 69,215.04 × 12,864.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,144.76x = 890,392,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,392,656.82/46,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,295.64

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