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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,182.66, 69,271.50 and 18,107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,182.66, 69,271.50 and 18,107.76 is: 27,160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,182.66 : 69,271.50 = 18,107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,182.66/69,271.50 = 18,107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,182.66x = 69,271.50 × 18,107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,182.66x = 1,254,351,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,351,696.84/46,182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,160.66

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