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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.81, 69,399.29 and 16,280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.81, 69,399.29 and 16,280.95 is: 24,421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.81 : 69,399.29 = 16,280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.81/69,399.29 = 16,280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.81x = 69,399.29 × 16,280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.81x = 1,129,886,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,886,016.03/46,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.62

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