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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,306, 69,462.44 and 18,604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,306, 69,462.44 and 18,604.08 is: 27,907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,306 : 69,462.44 = 18,604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,306/69,462.44 = 18,604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,306x = 69,462.44 × 18,604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,306x = 1,292,284,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,284,790.76/46,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,907.50

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