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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.80, 69,016.80 and 16,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.80, 69,016.80 and 16,440.80 is: 24,664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.80 : 69,016.80 = 16,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.80/69,016.80 = 16,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.80x = 69,016.80 × 16,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.80x = 1,134,691,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,691,405.44/46,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,664.09

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