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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,311.28, 69,457.53 and 13,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,311.28, 69,457.53 and 13,032.88 is: 19,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,311.28 : 69,457.53 = 13,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,311.28/69,457.53 = 13,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,311.28x = 69,457.53 × 13,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,311.28x = 905,231,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,231,653.59/46,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.68

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