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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,522.87, 69,773.82 and 13,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,522.87, 69,773.82 and 13,242.20 is: 19,860.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,522.87 : 69,773.82 = 13,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,522.87/69,773.82 = 13,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,522.87x = 69,773.82 × 13,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,522.87x = 923,958,530.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,958,530.33/46,522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,860.31

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