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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.74, 69,362.79 and 16,638.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.74, 69,362.79 and 16,638.82 is: 24,969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.74 : 69,362.79 = 16,638.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.74/69,362.79 = 16,638.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.74x = 69,362.79 × 16,638.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.74x = 1,154,114,977.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,114,977.51/46,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.63

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