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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,224.83, 69,376.59 and 18,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,224.83, 69,376.59 and 18,164.52 is: 27,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,224.83 : 69,376.59 = 18,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,224.83/69,376.59 = 18,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,224.83x = 69,376.59 × 18,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,224.83x = 1,260,192,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,192,456.59/46,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,262.24

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