Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,363.44, 69,545.16 and 18,642
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,363.44, 69,545.16 and 18,642 is: 27,963
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,363.44 : 69,545.16 = 18,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,363.44/69,545.16 = 18,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,363.44x = 69,545.16 × 18,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,363.44x = 1,296,460,872.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,296,460,872.72/46,363.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,963
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