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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,247.70, 69,367.98 and 12,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,247.70, 69,367.98 and 12,966 is: 19,448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,247.70 : 69,367.98 = 12,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,247.70/69,367.98 = 12,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,247.70x = 69,367.98 × 12,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,247.70x = 899,425,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,425,228.68/46,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,448.00

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