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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,252.08, 69,360.84 and 16,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,252.08, 69,360.84 and 16,662.24 is: 24,987.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,252.08 : 69,360.84 = 16,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,252.08/69,360.84 = 16,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,252.08x = 69,360.84 × 16,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,252.08x = 1,155,706,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,706,962.68/46,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,987.13

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