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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,522.49, 69,773.26 and 13,241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,522.49, 69,773.26 and 13,241.82 is: 19,859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,522.49 : 69,773.26 = 13,241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,522.49/69,773.26 = 13,241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,522.49x = 69,773.26 × 13,241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,522.49x = 923,924,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,924,916.63/46,522.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,859.75

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