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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,024.05, 69,013.97 and 16,434.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,024.05, 69,013.97 and 16,434.85 is: 24,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,024.05 : 69,013.97 = 16,434.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,024.05/69,013.97 = 16,434.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,024.05x = 69,013.97 × 16,434.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,024.05x = 1,134,234,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,234,273.62/46,024.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.38

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