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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,562.05, 69,845.38 and 13,287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,562.05, 69,845.38 and 13,287.02 is: 19,931.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,562.05 : 69,845.38 = 13,287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,562.05/69,845.38 = 13,287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,562.05x = 69,845.38 × 13,287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,562.05x = 928,036,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,036,578.52/46,562.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,931.18

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