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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,207.31, 69,315.33 and 12,927.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,207.31, 69,315.33 and 12,927.38 is: 19,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,207.31 : 69,315.33 = 12,927.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,207.31/69,315.33 = 12,927.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,207.31x = 69,315.33 × 12,927.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,207.31x = 896,065,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,065,610.74/46,207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.29

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