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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,178.91, 69,240.62 and 18,065.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,178.91, 69,240.62 and 18,065.43 is: 27,087.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,178.91 : 69,240.62 = 18,065.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,178.91/69,240.62 = 18,065.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,178.91x = 69,240.62 × 18,065.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,178.91x = 1,250,861,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,861,618.93/46,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,087.29

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