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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,182.08, 69,263.06 and 12,447.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,182.08, 69,263.06 and 12,447.31 is: 18,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,182.08 : 69,263.06 = 12,447.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,182.08/69,263.06 = 12,447.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,182.08x = 69,263.06 × 12,447.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,182.08x = 862,138,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,138,370.82/46,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.25

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