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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,523.67, 69,787.80 and 13,246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,523.67, 69,787.80 and 13,246.05 is: 19,869.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,523.67 : 69,787.80 = 13,246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,523.67/69,787.80 = 13,246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,523.67x = 69,787.80 × 13,246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,523.67x = 924,412,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,412,688.19/46,523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,869.73

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