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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,261.64, 69,362.38 and 18,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,261.64, 69,362.38 and 18,184.44 is: 27,264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,261.64 : 69,362.38 = 18,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,261.64/69,362.38 = 18,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,261.64x = 69,362.38 × 18,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,261.64x = 1,261,315,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,315,845.29/46,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,264.83

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