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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,609.79, 69,903.59 and 12,875.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,609.79, 69,903.59 and 12,875.06 is: 19,309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,609.79 : 69,903.59 = 12,875.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,609.79/69,903.59 = 12,875.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,609.79x = 69,903.59 × 12,875.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,609.79x = 900,012,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,012,705.06/46,609.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,309.52

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