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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,520.08, 69,789.33 and 13,241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,520.08, 69,789.33 and 13,241.45 is: 19,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,520.08 : 69,789.33 = 13,241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,520.08/69,789.33 = 13,241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,520.08x = 69,789.33 × 13,241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,520.08x = 924,112,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,112,098.20/46,520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,864.80

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