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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,425.18, 69,651.66 and 18,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,425.18, 69,651.66 and 18,349.20 is: 27,529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,425.18 : 69,651.66 = 18,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,425.18/69,651.66 = 18,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,425.18x = 69,651.66 × 18,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,425.18x = 1,278,052,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,052,239.67/46,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,529.29

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