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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,030.28, 69,039.66 and 18,347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,030.28, 69,039.66 and 18,347.72 is: 27,519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,030.28 : 69,039.66 = 18,347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,030.28/69,039.66 = 18,347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,030.28x = 69,039.66 × 18,347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,030.28x = 1,266,720,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,720,350.58/46,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,519.28

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