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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,027.63, 69,019.62 and 16,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,027.63, 69,019.62 and 16,031.40 is: 24,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,027.63 : 69,019.62 = 16,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,027.63/69,019.62 = 16,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,027.63x = 69,019.62 × 16,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,027.63x = 1,106,481,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,481,325.60/46,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,039.50

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