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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,161.64, 69,231.74 and 18,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,161.64, 69,231.74 and 18,082.28 is: 27,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,161.64 : 69,231.74 = 18,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,161.64/69,231.74 = 18,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,161.64x = 69,231.74 × 18,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,161.64x = 1,251,867,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,867,707.57/46,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,119.22

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