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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,275.96, 69,421.22 and 16,701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,275.96, 69,421.22 and 16,701.02 is: 25,054.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,275.96 : 69,421.22 = 16,701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,275.96/69,421.22 = 16,701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,275.96x = 69,421.22 × 16,701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,275.96x = 1,159,405,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,405,183.64/46,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,054.16

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