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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,268.96, 69,389.12 and 16,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,268.96, 69,389.12 and 16,683 is: 25,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,268.96 : 69,389.12 = 16,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,268.96/69,389.12 = 16,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,268.96x = 69,389.12 × 16,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,268.96x = 1,157,618,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,618,688.96/46,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.34

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