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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,001.08, 68,984.66 and 16,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,001.08, 68,984.66 and 16,411 is: 24,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,001.08 : 68,984.66 = 16,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,001.08/68,984.66 = 16,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,001.08x = 68,984.66 × 16,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,001.08x = 1,132,107,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,107,255.26/46,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.45

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