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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,669.33, 69,975.84 and 18,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,669.33, 69,975.84 and 18,593.72 is: 27,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,669.33 : 69,975.84 = 18,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,669.33/69,975.84 = 18,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,669.33x = 69,975.84 × 18,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,669.33x = 1,301,111,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,111,175.72/46,669.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,879.36

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