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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.70, 69,335.02 and 16,662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.70, 69,335.02 and 16,662.29 is: 24,978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.70 : 69,335.02 = 16,662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.70/69,335.02 = 16,662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.70x = 69,335.02 × 16,662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.70x = 1,155,280,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,280,300.42/46,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.12

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