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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,127.52, 69,230.16 and 18,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,127.52, 69,230.16 and 18,444.96 is: 27,682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,127.52 : 69,230.16 = 18,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,127.52/69,230.16 = 18,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,127.52x = 69,230.16 × 18,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,127.52x = 1,276,947,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,947,531.99/46,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,682.99

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