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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.94, 69,399.48 and 16,281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.94, 69,399.48 and 16,281.07 is: 24,421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.94 : 69,399.48 = 16,281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.94/69,399.48 = 16,281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.94x = 69,399.48 × 16,281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.94x = 1,129,897,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,897,710.44/46,265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.81

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