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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,257.62, 69,385.01 and 12,977.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,257.62, 69,385.01 and 12,977.01 is: 19,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,257.62 : 69,385.01 = 12,977.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,257.62/69,385.01 = 12,977.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,257.62x = 69,385.01 × 12,977.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,257.62x = 900,409,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,409,903.74/46,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.12

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