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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.26, 69,412.02 and 16,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.26, 69,412.02 and 16,698.24 is: 25,042.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.26 : 69,412.02 = 16,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.26/69,412.02 = 16,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.26x = 69,412.02 × 16,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.26x = 1,159,058,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,058,568.84/46,284.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.18

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