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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,607.83, 69,913.50 and 12,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,607.83, 69,913.50 and 12,877.27 is: 19,316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,607.83 : 69,913.50 = 12,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,607.83/69,913.50 = 12,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,607.83x = 69,913.50 × 12,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,607.83x = 900,295,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,295,016.15/46,607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.39

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