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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,607.63, 69,920.57 and 18,522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,607.63, 69,920.57 and 18,522.44 is: 27,787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,607.63 : 69,920.57 = 18,522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,607.63/69,920.57 = 18,522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,607.63x = 69,920.57 × 18,522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,607.63x = 1,295,099,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,099,521.50/46,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,787.29

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