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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,056.58, 69,084.89 and 16,472.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,056.58, 69,084.89 and 16,472.65 is: 24,708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,056.58 : 69,084.89 = 16,472.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,056.58/69,084.89 = 16,472.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,056.58x = 69,084.89 × 16,472.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,056.58x = 1,138,011,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,011,254.44/46,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.98

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