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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,003.88, 69,016.22 and 16,424.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,003.88, 69,016.22 and 16,424.84 is: 24,640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,003.88 : 69,016.22 = 16,424.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,003.88/69,016.22 = 16,424.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,003.88x = 69,016.22 × 16,424.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,003.88x = 1,133,580,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,580,370.90/46,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.97

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