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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,209.62, 69,272.28 and 16,620.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,209.62, 69,272.28 and 16,620.65 is: 24,915.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,209.62 : 69,272.28 = 16,620.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,209.62/69,272.28 = 16,620.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,209.62x = 69,272.28 × 16,620.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,209.62x = 1,151,349,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,349,974.22/46,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,915.81

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