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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,237.54, 69,366.63 and 18,160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,237.54, 69,366.63 and 18,160.30 is: 27,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,237.54 : 69,366.63 = 18,160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,237.54/69,366.63 = 18,160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,237.54x = 69,366.63 × 18,160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,237.54x = 1,259,718,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,718,810.79/46,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,244.50

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