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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,199.74, 69,301.56 and 18,117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,199.74, 69,301.56 and 18,117.31 is: 27,176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,199.74 : 69,301.56 = 18,117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,199.74/69,301.56 = 18,117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,199.74x = 69,301.56 × 18,117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,199.74x = 1,255,557,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,557,499.50/46,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,176.73

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