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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,256.58, 69,392.61 and 16,263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,256.58, 69,392.61 and 16,263.06 is: 24,397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,256.58 : 69,392.61 = 16,263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,256.58/69,392.61 = 16,263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,256.58x = 69,392.61 × 16,263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,256.58x = 1,128,536,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,536,179.99/46,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.31

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