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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,278.78, 69,403.82 and 16,692.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,278.78, 69,403.82 and 16,692.77 is: 25,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,278.78 : 69,403.82 = 16,692.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,278.78/69,403.82 = 16,692.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,278.78x = 69,403.82 × 16,692.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,278.78x = 1,158,541,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,541,573.90/46,278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.97

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