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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,014.27, 69,021.41 and 16,428.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,014.27, 69,021.41 and 16,428.26 is: 24,642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,014.27 : 69,021.41 = 16,428.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,014.27/69,021.41 = 16,428.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,014.27x = 69,021.41 × 16,428.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,014.27x = 1,133,901,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,901,241.80/46,014.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.38

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