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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,185.68, 69,278.52 and 18,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,185.68, 69,278.52 and 18,503.12 is: 27,754.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,185.68 : 69,278.52 = 18,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,185.68/69,278.52 = 18,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,185.68x = 69,278.52 × 18,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,185.68x = 1,281,868,768.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,868,768.98/46,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,754.68

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