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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,247.83, 69,369.31 and 12,970.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,247.83, 69,369.31 and 12,970.19 is: 19,454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,247.83 : 69,369.31 = 12,970.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,247.83/69,369.31 = 12,970.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,247.83x = 69,369.31 × 12,970.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,247.83x = 899,733,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,733,320.50/46,247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.61

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