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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,223.44, 69,327.54 and 16,635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,223.44, 69,327.54 and 16,635.76 is: 24,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,223.44 : 69,327.54 = 16,635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,223.44/69,327.54 = 16,635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,223.44x = 69,327.54 × 16,635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,223.44x = 1,153,316,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,316,316.83/46,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.90

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