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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,028.22, 69,045.21 and 18,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,028.22, 69,045.21 and 18,325.50 is: 27,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,028.22 : 69,045.21 = 18,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,028.22/69,045.21 = 18,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,028.22x = 69,045.21 × 18,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,028.22x = 1,265,287,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,287,995.86/46,028.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,489.40

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