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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,161.67, 69,232.52 and 12,426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,161.67, 69,232.52 and 12,426.86 is: 18,637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,161.67 : 69,232.52 = 12,426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,161.67/69,232.52 = 12,426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,161.67x = 69,232.52 × 12,426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,161.67x = 860,342,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,342,425.19/46,161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.59

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