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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,182.01, 69,262.96 and 12,447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,182.01, 69,262.96 and 12,447.24 is: 18,668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,182.01 : 69,262.96 = 12,447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,182.01/69,262.96 = 12,447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,182.01x = 69,262.96 × 12,447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,182.01x = 862,132,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,132,890.51/46,182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.15

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