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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.20, 69,411.94 and 16,698.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.20, 69,411.94 and 16,698.17 is: 25,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.20 : 69,411.94 = 16,698.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.20/69,411.94 = 16,698.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.20x = 69,411.94 × 16,698.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.20x = 1,159,052,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,052,374.15/46,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.07

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