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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,216.71, 69,308.87 and 12,927.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,216.71, 69,308.87 and 12,927.83 is: 19,387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,216.71 : 69,308.87 = 12,927.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,216.71/69,308.87 = 12,927.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,216.71x = 69,308.87 × 12,927.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,216.71x = 896,012,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,012,877.67/46,216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.21

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