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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,281.02, 69,407.18 and 16,695.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,281.02, 69,407.18 and 16,695.01 is: 25,037.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,281.02 : 69,407.18 = 16,695.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,281.02/69,407.18 = 16,695.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,281.02x = 69,407.18 × 16,695.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,281.02x = 1,158,753,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,753,630.06/46,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,037.34

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