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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,101, 69,160.59 and 16,510.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,101, 69,160.59 and 16,510.89 is: 24,769.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,101 : 69,160.59 = 16,510.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,101/69,160.59 = 16,510.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,101x = 69,160.59 × 16,510.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,101x = 1,141,902,893.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,902,893.83/46,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.59

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