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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.40, 69,427.77 and 13,015.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.40, 69,427.77 and 13,015.65 is: 19,520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.40 : 69,427.77 = 13,015.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.40/69,427.77 = 13,015.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.40x = 69,427.77 × 13,015.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.40x = 903,647,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,647,554.60/46,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.43

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