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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.72, 69,384.24 and 16,679.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.72, 69,384.24 and 16,679.73 is: 25,014.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.72 : 69,384.24 = 16,679.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.72/69,384.24 = 16,679.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.72x = 69,384.24 × 16,679.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.72x = 1,157,310,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,310,389.46/46,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,014.42

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