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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,214.69, 69,279.89 and 16,625.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,214.69, 69,279.89 and 16,625.75 is: 24,923.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214.69 : 69,279.89 = 16,625.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214.69/69,279.89 = 16,625.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214.69x = 69,279.89 × 16,625.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214.69x = 1,151,829,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,829,701.64/46,214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,923.46

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