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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,562.76, 69,831.83 and 13,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,562.76, 69,831.83 and 13,284.72 is: 19,923.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,562.76 : 69,831.83 = 13,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,562.76/69,831.83 = 13,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,562.76x = 69,831.83 × 13,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,562.76x = 927,695,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,695,959.48/46,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.56

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