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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,189.62, 69,291 and 16,601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,189.62, 69,291 and 16,601.94 is: 24,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,189.62 : 69,291 = 16,601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,189.62/69,291 = 16,601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,189.62x = 69,291 × 16,601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,189.62x = 1,150,365,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,365,024.54/46,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.27

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