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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,004.08, 68,989.16 and 16,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,004.08, 68,989.16 and 16,414 is: 24,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,004.08 : 68,989.16 = 16,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,004.08/68,989.16 = 16,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,004.08x = 68,989.16 × 16,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,004.08x = 1,132,388,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,388,072.24/46,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.95

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