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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,029.78, 69,038.91 and 18,347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,029.78, 69,038.91 and 18,347.22 is: 27,518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,029.78 : 69,038.91 = 18,347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,029.78/69,038.91 = 18,347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,029.78x = 69,038.91 × 18,347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,029.78x = 1,266,672,070.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,672,070.33/46,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,518.53

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