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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.78, 69,349.59 and 18,138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.78, 69,349.59 and 18,138.17 is: 27,196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.78 : 69,349.59 = 18,138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.78/69,349.59 = 18,138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.78x = 69,349.59 × 18,138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.78x = 1,257,874,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,874,306.10/46,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,196.24

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