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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,055.16, 69,085.44 and 16,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,055.16, 69,085.44 and 16,476.12 is: 24,715.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,055.16 : 69,085.44 = 16,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,055.16/69,085.44 = 16,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,055.16x = 69,085.44 × 16,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,055.16x = 1,138,259,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,259,999.69/46,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.15

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