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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,039.73, 69,059.99 and 16,436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,039.73, 69,059.99 and 16,436.86 is: 24,655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,039.73 : 69,059.99 = 16,436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,039.73/69,059.99 = 16,436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,039.73x = 69,059.99 × 16,436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,039.73x = 1,135,129,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,129,255.67/46,039.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.43

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