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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,006.70, 69,024.62 and 16,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,006.70, 69,024.62 and 16,423.88 is: 24,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,006.70 : 69,024.62 = 16,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,006.70/69,024.62 = 16,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,006.70x = 69,024.62 × 16,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,006.70x = 1,133,651,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,651,771.86/46,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.02

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