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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,239.55, 69,342.91 and 16,649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,239.55, 69,342.91 and 16,649.44 is: 24,968.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,239.55 : 69,342.91 = 16,649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,239.55/69,342.91 = 16,649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,239.55x = 69,342.91 × 16,649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,239.55x = 1,154,520,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,520,404.49/46,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,968.25

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