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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,473.23, 69,710.45 and 18,381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,473.23, 69,710.45 and 18,381.21 is: 27,572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,473.23 : 69,710.45 = 18,381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,473.23/69,710.45 = 18,381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,473.23x = 69,710.45 × 18,381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,473.23x = 1,281,362,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,362,328.74/46,473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,572.06

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