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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,231.68, 69,349.49 and 18,157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,231.68, 69,349.49 and 18,157.81 is: 27,237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,231.68 : 69,349.49 = 18,157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,231.68/69,349.49 = 18,157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,231.68x = 69,349.49 × 18,157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,231.68x = 1,259,234,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,234,863.02/46,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,237.49

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