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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,153.81, 69,229.72 and 12,872.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,153.81, 69,229.72 and 12,872.99 is: 19,309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,153.81 : 69,229.72 = 12,872.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,153.81/69,229.72 = 12,872.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,153.81x = 69,229.72 × 12,872.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,153.81x = 891,193,493.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,193,493.26/46,153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,309.21

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