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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,131.50, 69,190.98 and 18,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,131.50, 69,190.98 and 18,032 is: 27,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,131.50 : 69,190.98 = 18,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,131.50/69,190.98 = 18,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,131.50x = 69,190.98 × 18,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,131.50x = 1,247,651,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,651,751.36/46,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,045.55

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