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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,025.91, 69,039.51 and 16,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,025.91, 69,039.51 and 16,445.52 is: 24,668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,025.91 : 69,039.51 = 16,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,025.91/69,039.51 = 16,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,025.91x = 69,039.51 × 16,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,025.91x = 1,135,390,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,390,642.50/46,025.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.51

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