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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,239.88, 69,362.52 and 12,958.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,239.88, 69,362.52 and 12,958.96 is: 19,439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,239.88 : 69,362.52 = 12,958.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,239.88/69,362.52 = 12,958.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,239.88x = 69,362.52 × 12,958.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,239.88x = 898,866,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,866,122.18/46,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.20

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