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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,281.99, 69,408.60 and 16,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,281.99, 69,408.60 and 16,695.96 is: 25,038.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,281.99 : 69,408.60 = 16,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,281.99/69,408.60 = 16,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,281.99x = 69,408.60 × 16,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,281.99x = 1,158,843,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,843,209.26/46,281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,038.75

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