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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,674.16, 69,982.96 and 18,598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,674.16, 69,982.96 and 18,598.48 is: 27,886.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,674.16 : 69,982.96 = 18,598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,674.16/69,982.96 = 18,598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,674.16x = 69,982.96 × 18,598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,674.16x = 1,301,576,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,576,681.90/46,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,886.45

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