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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.52, 69,412.43 and 16,698.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.52, 69,412.43 and 16,698.51 is: 25,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.52 : 69,412.43 = 16,698.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.52/69,412.43 = 16,698.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.52x = 69,412.43 × 16,698.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.52x = 1,159,084,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,084,156.48/46,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.59

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