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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.70, 69,026.12 and 16,424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.70, 69,026.12 and 16,424.88 is: 24,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.70 : 69,026.12 = 16,424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.70/69,026.12 = 16,424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.70x = 69,026.12 × 16,424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.70x = 1,133,745,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,745,737.87/46,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.52

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