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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,240.55, 69,344.41 and 16,650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,240.55, 69,344.41 and 16,650.44 is: 24,969.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,240.55 : 69,344.41 = 16,650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,240.55/69,344.41 = 16,650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,240.55x = 69,344.41 × 16,650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,240.55x = 1,154,614,938.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,614,938.04/46,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.75

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