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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,262.64, 69,351.72 and 18,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,262.64, 69,351.72 and 18,162.48 is: 27,227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,262.64 : 69,351.72 = 18,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,262.64/69,351.72 = 18,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,262.64x = 69,351.72 × 18,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,262.64x = 1,259,599,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,599,227.47/46,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,227.14

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