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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,356.83, 69,488.35 and 18,265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,356.83, 69,488.35 and 18,265.97 is: 27,380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,356.83 : 69,488.35 = 18,265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,356.83/69,488.35 = 18,265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,356.83x = 69,488.35 × 18,265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,356.83x = 1,269,271,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,271,791.84/46,356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,380.47

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