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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,283.76, 69,411.27 and 16,697.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,283.76, 69,411.27 and 16,697.74 is: 25,041.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,283.76 : 69,411.27 = 16,697.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,283.76/69,411.27 = 16,697.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,283.76x = 69,411.27 × 16,697.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,283.76x = 1,159,011,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,011,339.53/46,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.43

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