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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,003.08, 68,987.66 and 16,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,003.08, 68,987.66 and 16,413 is: 24,613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,003.08 : 68,987.66 = 16,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,003.08/68,987.66 = 16,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,003.08x = 68,987.66 × 16,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,003.08x = 1,132,294,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,294,463.58/46,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.45

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