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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.52, 69,023.82 and 16,428.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.52, 69,023.82 and 16,428.36 is: 24,647.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.52 : 69,023.82 = 16,428.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.52/69,023.82 = 16,428.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.52x = 69,023.82 × 16,428.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.52x = 1,133,948,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,948,163.54/46,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.02

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