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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,064.68, 69,109.98 and 16,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,064.68, 69,109.98 and 16,486.72 is: 24,734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,064.68 : 69,109.98 = 16,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,064.68/69,109.98 = 16,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,064.68x = 69,109.98 × 16,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,064.68x = 1,139,396,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,396,889.47/46,064.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.72

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