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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.02, 69,411.68 and 16,698.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.02, 69,411.68 and 16,698.02 is: 25,041.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.02 : 69,411.68 = 16,698.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.02/69,411.68 = 16,698.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.02x = 69,411.68 × 16,698.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.02x = 1,159,037,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,037,620.87/46,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.85

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