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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,030.72, 69,048.96 and 18,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,030.72, 69,048.96 and 18,328 is: 27,493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,030.72 : 69,048.96 = 18,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,030.72/69,048.96 = 18,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,030.72x = 69,048.96 × 18,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,030.72x = 1,265,529,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,529,338.88/46,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,493.15

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