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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,186.83, 69,272.96 and 19,527.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,186.83, 69,272.96 and 19,527.30 is: 29,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,186.83 : 69,272.96 = 19,527.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,186.83/69,272.96 = 19,527.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,186.83x = 69,272.96 × 19,527.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,186.83x = 1,352,713,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,713,774.17/46,186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,287.87

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