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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,256.23, 69,371.74 and 12,974.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,256.23, 69,371.74 and 12,974.23 is: 19,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,256.23 : 69,371.74 = 12,974.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,256.23/69,371.74 = 12,974.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,256.23x = 69,371.74 × 12,974.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,256.23x = 900,044,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,044,910.26/46,256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.81

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