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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,247.81, 69,329.25 and 16,658.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,247.81, 69,329.25 and 16,658.46 is: 24,972.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,247.81 : 69,329.25 = 16,658.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,247.81/69,329.25 = 16,658.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,247.81x = 69,329.25 × 16,658.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,247.81x = 1,154,918,537.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,918,537.96/46,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,972.40

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