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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,577.13, 69,868.27 and 13,294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,577.13, 69,868.27 and 13,294.63 is: 19,942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,577.13 : 69,868.27 = 13,294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,577.13/69,868.27 = 13,294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,577.13x = 69,868.27 × 13,294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,577.13x = 928,872,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,872,902.34/46,577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.68

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