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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,257.58, 69,394.11 and 16,264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,257.58, 69,394.11 and 16,264.06 is: 24,398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,257.58 : 69,394.11 = 16,264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,257.58/69,394.11 = 16,264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,257.58x = 69,394.11 × 16,264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,257.58x = 1,128,629,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,629,968.69/46,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.81

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