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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,226.89, 69,334.95 and 12,491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,226.89, 69,334.95 and 12,491.30 is: 18,735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,226.89 : 69,334.95 = 12,491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,226.89/69,334.95 = 12,491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,226.89x = 69,334.95 × 12,491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,226.89x = 866,083,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,083,716.38/46,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.50

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