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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,263, 69,389.34 and 12,984.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,263, 69,389.34 and 12,984.36 is: 19,475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,263 : 69,389.34 = 12,984.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,263/69,389.34 = 12,984.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,263x = 69,389.34 × 12,984.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,263x = 900,976,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,976,170.72/46,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,475.09

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