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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,209.44, 69,314.16 and 18,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,209.44, 69,314.16 and 18,488 is: 27,732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,209.44 : 69,314.16 = 18,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,209.44/69,314.16 = 18,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,209.44x = 69,314.16 × 18,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,209.44x = 1,281,480,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,480,190.08/46,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,732.00

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