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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,226.70, 69,297.84 and 16,637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,226.70, 69,297.84 and 16,637.76 is: 24,941.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,226.70 : 69,297.84 = 16,637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,226.70/69,297.84 = 16,637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,226.70x = 69,297.84 × 16,637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,226.70x = 1,152,960,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,960,830.44/46,226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.45

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