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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,281.78, 69,378.93 and 16,691.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,281.78, 69,378.93 and 16,691.67 is: 25,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,281.78 : 69,378.93 = 16,691.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,281.78/69,378.93 = 16,691.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,281.78x = 69,378.93 × 16,691.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,281.78x = 1,158,050,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,050,204.51/46,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,021.73

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