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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,197.44, 69,291.84 and 12,920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,197.44, 69,291.84 and 12,920.48 is: 19,379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,197.44 : 69,291.84 = 12,920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,197.44/69,291.84 = 12,920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,197.44x = 69,291.84 × 12,920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,197.44x = 895,283,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,283,832.88/46,197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.51

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