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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,127.21, 69,212.34 and 18,039.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,127.21, 69,212.34 and 18,039.98 is: 27,068.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,127.21 : 69,212.34 = 18,039.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,127.21/69,212.34 = 18,039.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,127.21x = 69,212.34 × 18,039.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,127.21x = 1,248,589,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,589,402.38/46,127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,068.39

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