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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.28, 69,412.05 and 16,698.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.28, 69,412.05 and 16,698.26 is: 25,042.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.28 : 69,412.05 = 16,698.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.28/69,412.05 = 16,698.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.28x = 69,412.05 × 16,698.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.28x = 1,159,060,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,060,458.03/46,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.21

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