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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,161.64, 69,245.76 and 16,579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,161.64, 69,245.76 and 16,579.72 is: 24,870.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,161.64 : 69,245.76 = 16,579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,161.64/69,245.76 = 16,579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,161.64x = 69,245.76 × 16,579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,161.64x = 1,148,075,311.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,075,311.99/46,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.77

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