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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,248.93, 69,351.75 and 16,662.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,248.93, 69,351.75 and 16,662.87 is: 24,986.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,248.93 : 69,351.75 = 16,662.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,248.93/69,351.75 = 16,662.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,248.93x = 69,351.75 × 16,662.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,248.93x = 1,155,599,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,599,194.52/46,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.51

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