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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,177.53, 69,238.51 and 18,064.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,177.53, 69,238.51 and 18,064.05 is: 27,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,177.53 : 69,238.51 = 18,064.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,177.53/69,238.51 = 18,064.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,177.53x = 69,238.51 × 18,064.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,177.53x = 1,250,727,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,727,906.57/46,177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,085.21

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