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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.29, 69,341.02 and 16,648.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.29, 69,341.02 and 16,648.18 is: 24,966.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.29 : 69,341.02 = 16,648.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.29/69,341.02 = 16,648.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.29x = 69,341.02 × 16,648.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.29x = 1,154,401,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,401,782.34/46,238.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.36

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