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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,009.80, 69,022.80 and 16,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,009.80, 69,022.80 and 16,444.80 is: 24,670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,009.80 : 69,022.80 = 16,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,009.80/69,022.80 = 16,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,009.80x = 69,022.80 × 16,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,009.80x = 1,135,066,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,066,141.44/46,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.10

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