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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,222.58, 69,373.21 and 18,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,222.58, 69,373.21 and 18,162.26 is: 27,258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,222.58 : 69,373.21 = 18,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,222.58/69,373.21 = 18,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,222.58x = 69,373.21 × 18,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,222.58x = 1,259,974,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,974,178.99/46,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,258.84

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