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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,262.89, 69,393.12 and 12,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,262.89, 69,393.12 and 12,983.23 is: 19,474.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,262.89 : 69,393.12 = 12,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,262.89/69,393.12 = 12,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,262.89x = 69,393.12 × 12,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,262.89x = 900,946,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,946,837.38/46,262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,474.50

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