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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,201.08, 69,250.86 and 18,112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,201.08, 69,250.86 and 18,112.62 is: 27,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,201.08 : 69,250.86 = 18,112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,201.08/69,250.86 = 18,112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,201.08x = 69,250.86 × 18,112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,201.08x = 1,254,314,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,314,511.85/46,201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,149.03

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