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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.49, 69,286.89 and 18,087.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.49, 69,286.89 and 18,087.06 is: 27,142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.49 : 69,286.89 = 18,087.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.49/69,286.89 = 18,087.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.49x = 69,286.89 × 18,087.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.49x = 1,253,196,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,196,136.64/46,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,142.79

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