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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,252.70, 69,336.51 and 16,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,252.70, 69,336.51 and 16,663.29 is: 24,979.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,252.70 : 69,336.51 = 16,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,252.70/69,336.51 = 16,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,252.70x = 69,336.51 × 16,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,252.70x = 1,155,374,373.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,374,373.72/46,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.61

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