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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,176.66, 69,247.98 and 16,586.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,176.66, 69,247.98 and 16,586.55 is: 24,873.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,176.66 : 69,247.98 = 16,586.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,176.66/69,247.98 = 16,586.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,176.66x = 69,247.98 × 16,586.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,176.66x = 1,148,585,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,585,082.67/46,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.72

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