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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.08, 69,279.36 and 18,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.08, 69,279.36 and 18,131.68 is: 27,177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.08 : 69,279.36 = 18,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.08/69,279.36 = 18,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.08x = 69,279.36 × 18,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.08x = 1,256,151,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,151,186.12/46,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,177.61

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