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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,145.62, 69,227.68 and 16,565.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,145.62, 69,227.68 and 16,565.77 is: 24,851.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,145.62 : 69,227.68 = 16,565.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,145.62/69,227.68 = 16,565.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,145.62x = 69,227.68 × 16,565.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,145.62x = 1,146,809,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,809,824.51/46,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,851.98

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