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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,272.11, 69,436.72 and 18,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,272.11, 69,436.72 and 18,187.24 is: 27,292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,272.11 : 69,436.72 = 18,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,272.11/69,436.72 = 18,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,272.11x = 69,436.72 × 18,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,272.11x = 1,262,862,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,862,291.45/46,272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,292.08

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