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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,187.76, 69,264.48 and 16,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,187.76, 69,264.48 and 16,597.52 is: 24,890.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,187.76 : 69,264.48 = 16,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,187.76/69,264.48 = 16,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,187.76x = 69,264.48 × 16,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,187.76x = 1,149,618,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,618,592.09/46,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.11

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