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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.93, 69,317.87 and 18,145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.93, 69,317.87 and 18,145.19 is: 27,217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.93 : 69,317.87 = 18,145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.93/69,317.87 = 18,145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.93x = 69,317.87 × 18,145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.93x = 1,257,785,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,785,574.96/46,211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,217.77

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