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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,668.33, 69,974.34 and 18,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,668.33, 69,974.34 and 18,592.72 is: 27,877.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,668.33 : 69,974.34 = 18,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,668.33/69,974.34 = 18,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,668.33x = 69,974.34 × 18,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,668.33x = 1,301,013,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,013,135.87/46,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,877.86

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