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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,227.76, 69,299.94 and 16,638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,227.76, 69,299.94 and 16,638.64 is: 24,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,227.76 : 69,299.94 = 16,638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,227.76/69,299.94 = 16,638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,227.76x = 69,299.94 × 16,638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,227.76x = 1,153,056,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,056,753.68/46,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,942.95

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