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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,227.66, 69,324.48 and 16,637.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,227.66, 69,324.48 and 16,637.58 is: 24,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,227.66 : 69,324.48 = 16,637.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,227.66/69,324.48 = 16,637.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,227.66x = 69,324.48 × 16,637.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,227.66x = 1,153,391,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,391,581.96/46,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.25

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