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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,084.56, 69,126.72 and 18,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,084.56, 69,126.72 and 18,402 is: 27,602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,084.56 : 69,126.72 = 18,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,084.56/69,126.72 = 18,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,084.56x = 69,126.72 × 18,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,084.56x = 1,272,069,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,069,901.44/46,084.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,602.95

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