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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,008.30, 69,012.45 and 16,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,008.30, 69,012.45 and 16,427.10 is: 24,640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,008.30 : 69,012.45 = 16,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,008.30/69,012.45 = 16,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,008.30x = 69,012.45 × 16,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,008.30x = 1,133,674,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,674,417.40/46,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.65

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