Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,189.44, 69,284.16 and 18,468
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,189.44, 69,284.16 and 18,468 is: 27,702
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,189.44 : 69,284.16 = 18,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,189.44/69,284.16 = 18,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,189.44x = 69,284.16 × 18,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,189.44x = 1,279,539,866.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,279,539,866.88/46,189.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,702
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