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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,065.67, 69,054.75 and 18,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,065.67, 69,054.75 and 18,003.74 is: 26,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,065.67 : 69,054.75 = 18,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,065.67/69,054.75 = 18,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,065.67x = 69,054.75 × 18,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,065.67x = 1,243,243,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,243,419.49/46,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,988.50

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