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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.20, 69,338.76 and 16,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.20, 69,338.76 and 16,664.80 is: 24,981.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.20 : 69,338.76 = 16,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.20/69,338.76 = 16,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.20x = 69,338.76 × 16,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.20x = 1,155,516,567.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,516,567.65/46,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.87

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