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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,278.96, 69,404.12 and 16,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,278.96, 69,404.12 and 16,693 is: 25,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,278.96 : 69,404.12 = 16,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,278.96/69,404.12 = 16,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,278.96x = 69,404.12 × 16,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,278.96x = 1,158,562,975.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,562,975.16/46,278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,034.33

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