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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,221.74, 69,364.29 and 16,639.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,221.74, 69,364.29 and 16,639.82 is: 24,971.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,221.74 : 69,364.29 = 16,639.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,221.74/69,364.29 = 16,639.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,221.74x = 69,364.29 × 16,639.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,221.74x = 1,154,209,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,209,300.03/46,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.13

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