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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,521.83, 69,783.53 and 13,242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,521.83, 69,783.53 and 13,242.76 is: 19,864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,521.83 : 69,783.53 = 13,242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,521.83/69,783.53 = 13,242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,521.83x = 69,783.53 × 13,242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,521.83x = 924,126,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,126,299.07/46,521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,864.36

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