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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,185.66, 69,276 and 18,110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,185.66, 69,276 and 18,110.76 is: 27,165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,185.66 : 69,276 = 18,110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,185.66/69,276 = 18,110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,185.66x = 69,276 × 18,110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,185.66x = 1,254,641,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,641,009.76/46,185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,165.16

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