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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.95, 69,023.51 and 16,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.95, 69,023.51 and 16,423.13 is: 24,639.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.95 : 69,023.51 = 16,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.95/69,023.51 = 16,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.95x = 69,023.51 × 16,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.95x = 1,133,581,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,581,650.55/46,005.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.89

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