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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,277.92, 69,422.35 and 16,709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,277.92, 69,422.35 and 16,709.68 is: 25,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,277.92 : 69,422.35 = 16,709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,277.92/69,422.35 = 16,709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,277.92x = 69,422.35 × 16,709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,277.92x = 1,160,025,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,025,253.35/46,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,066.50

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